- Year: 2026
- Running time: 1h 39m
- Rated: R
- Genre: Music, Comedy
- US release: 29 May 2026
- Premiere: 1 March 2026
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Power Ballad
It's time to set the record straight.
Directed by John Carney
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session.
But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
Lionsgate presents, in association with 30WEST + Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland, a Likely Story / Distressed Films production, in association with Treasure Entertainment.
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Studios: Lionsgate, Likely Story, 30WEST, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Treasure Entertainment, Distressed Films, Media Capital Technologies
Awards
- Dallas International Film Festival 2026: Official Selection (nominated)
- South by Southwest 2026: Official Selection (nominated)
- Dublin International Film Festival 2026: Official Selection (nominated)
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