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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

John Carney

Producer:

Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron

Writer:

John Carney, Peter McDonald

Release Date:

Jun 5, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 38m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

  • Jack Reynor
  • Paul Rudd
  • Nick Jonas
  • Havana Rose Liu
  • Rory Keenan
  • Peter McDonald
  • Sophie Vavasseur
  • Juliette Crosbie
  • Kelly Thornton
  • Paul Reid

Letterboxd User Reviews

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3.3
  • May 21, 2026

    I can understand stealing a song but ruining a lesbian wedding is where I draw the line.

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    Kylo
    Kylo
    May 26, 2026

    As a new Dad I’m delighted to report I had my first Dad Movie Experience™️ where I laughed at Dad stuff and cried at Dad things and felt so Dad it was lit Full review on the pod via fredasquith.com

    250 Likes
    Fred Asquith
    Fred Asquith
    May 26, 2026

    Some directors’ movies have a distinctive look. John Carney’s movies have a distinctive sound. The same way you can spot a Steven Spielberg film by the wide-eyed close-ups, or a Spike Lee joint by the gliding tracking shots, a Carney film is instantly recognizable from the…

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    Matt Singer
    Matt Singer
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    Apr 16, 2026

    Guy who’s like I miss real rock music and the rock music is Coldplay.

    372 Likes
    JJ
    JJ
    May 29, 2026

    if this was the number one song then the music industry is doomed

    175 Likes
    frejaoneill
    frejaoneill
    Mar 1, 2026

    Nick Jonas does in fact, still get jealous

    318 Likes
    EmilyLoughnane
    EmilyLoughnane
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    Jun 1, 2026

    nick jonas has such an evil aura

    81 Likes
    nicole
    nicole
    Jun 2, 2026

    Poor movie Good song Split the difference

    71 Likes
    Matt Neglia
    Matt Neglia
    Mar 14, 2026

    The issue with making a movie about a mega-hit, chart-topping song is that you then actually have to write and record a song that could believably be a mega-hit, chart-topping song.

    257 Likes
    Jeff Zhang
    Jeff Zhang
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  • JL
    Jose Luviano

    Movie you take your teenage daughter too.

    MM
    Melanie A. M. Mullen
    #datenight
    #mustsee
    #familyfriendly

    Perfect blend of drama, comedy and music. Might be my favourite feel-good film of the year. 💯

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    Eduardo Angel
    #mustseebro
    #hilarious
    #greatcast

    It’s tell you a story that might have happened many times before

  • DR
    DERRECK ROBINSON
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    Sooo GOOD!

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    Sam S
    #feelgood

    It's a feel-good movie. Rudd was great. Jonas was decent.

    YC
    Yvonne Collins

    Heart warming The realities of stardom

  • SC
    Samantha Castro
    #original

    Such a heartfelt movie !!!

    DS
    Dakota Salcedo
    #familyfriendly
    #great
    #allthefeels

    It was good, you’ll enjoy it!

    TD
    Tangerie Deere
    #familyfriendly
    #hilarious
    #greatcast

    Really enjoyed it

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Metacritic

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83
Mar 24, 2026

Carney has offered a sharp, hopeful crowdpleaser that strikes the right notes.

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Metacritic review by John Fink
John Fink
The Film Stage
60
Mar 18, 2026

Carney does dig into something interesting about inspiration: how, in music, it’s an amalgam of origins that’s harder to define than in other art forms. Still, the rest of the film settles for being a feel-good dramedy, with any depth merely trailing behind the tear-inducing monologues these characters deliver.

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Giovanni Lago
Next Best Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Power Ballad come out in theaters?
June 5, 2026 is the release date.
Is Power Ballad (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Power Ballad (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 38min long.
What's Power Ballad (2026) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Power Ballad (2026)?
  • Jack Reynor as Mac
  • Paul Rudd as Rick
  • Nick Jonas as Danny
  • Havana Rose Liu as Marcia
  • Rory Keenan as Binzer
  • Peter McDonald as Sandy
  • Sophie Vavasseur as Amanda
  • Juliette Crosbie as Barbara
  • Kelly Thornton as Linda
  • Paul Reid as Bernard
Who's the director behind Power Ballad (2026)?
John Carney directed Power Ballad (2026).
Who produced Power Ballad (2026)?
Anthony Bregman, John Carney and Peter Cron produced Power Ballad (2026).
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