Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor
Directed by: John Carney
Lionsgate
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a once-popular wedding singer whose career has long since faded, crosses paths with former boy-band sensation Danny (Nick Jonas) during a small gig, the two quickly connect over their shared love of music. What begins as a casual late-night jam session soon leads to something far bigger when Danny records one of Rick’s heartfelt songs and transforms it into a breakout hit that reignites his own career.
As Danny rises back into the spotlight, Rick finds himself struggling with the realization that the song that changed everything was originally his. Determined to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves, Rick sets out on a journey that forces him to confront difficult choices about creativity, friendship, and personal integrity, even if chasing that validation risks the relationships and passions that matter most.
From acclaimed writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), Power Ballad is a heartfelt, music-driven story that blends humour and emotion while exploring ambition and friendship, and the complicated price of success.
In Theatres June 5, 2026
