Power Ballad(2026)

Name: Power Ballad
Director: John Carney
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Musical
Released: May 29, 2026
Cast: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Rory Keenan, Paul Reid

Lionsgate

R
Rated R for language throughout and some drug use
1h 38m

Release Date: May 29, 2026 | Wide

Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.

Releases

Original Release | May 29, 2026

Jun 5, 2026 | Wide

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Box Office Results

Updated as of Jul 06, 2026 12:53 PM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$177,881
Total US & Canada:
$2,612,490
Total International
$699,089
Total Worldwide:
$3,311,579

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Director & Top Cast

John Carney
Director

Paul Rudd
Rick

Nick Jonas
Danny Wilson

Peter McDonald
Sandy

Rory Keenan
Binzer

Paul Reid
Bernie

Keith McErlean

Kyle

Beth Fallon

Aja

Marcella Plunkett

Rachel

Emma Rose Creaner

Claire

Robert Mitchell

George

Juliette Crosbie

Barbara

Havana Rose Liu

Marcia

Jack Reynor

Mac

Oisin Walsh Agnew

Indigo Dreams Band Member

Aidan Lynch

Indigo Dreams Band Member

Henry Love

Indigo Dreams Band Member

Kieran Hurley

Indigo Dreams Band Member

Other Details

Country of Origin: Ireland,United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

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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Fun Facts

It was fully financed before a single frame was shot. 30West fully financed the film upfront, allowing production to begin immediately in Dublin, Ireland in May 2024 — with Paul Rudd starring as an American expat wedding singer who has lived there for 15 years.