Power Ballad
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Gateway Film Center
1550 North High Street, Columbus, OH
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- Trailer 3 (01:57)
- Trailer 2 (01:49)
Movie Info & Cast
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
Moviegoers are saying
This Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas musical comedy-drama from director John Carney (Begin Again, Once) hits audiences right in the feels with its story about music industry betrayal and redemption. While some critics question whether the film's central hit song is actually hit-worthy, audiences are charmed by Rudd's surprising vocal talents and the film's heartfelt exploration of family, forgiveness, and creative integrity.
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- May 21, 2026
I can understand stealing a song but ruining a lesbian wedding is where I draw the line.
KyloMay 29, 2026if this was the number one song then the music industry is doomed
frejaoneillApr 16, 2026Guy who’s like I miss real rock music and the rock music is Coldplay.
JJ - 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
Fred AsquithMar 1, 2026Nick Jonas does in fact, still get jealous
EmilyLoughnaneJun 10, 2026Just terrific. It does so many of the things I love in movies. It has a fresh topic for film and says interesting and persuasive things about it. Its characters are written with depth and nuance. It has a great opening scene that pulls you into the movie right from the…
Adam Forrest - Jun 10, 2026
nick jonas in this movie is just 8 year old me forging my mom’s signature in my school planner
wyattswanJun 1, 2026nick jonas has such an evil aura
nicoleMar 14, 2026The 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.
Jeff Zhang
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Top Reviews
- Billie Jay dislikedPower Ballad
Power Ballad gets off to a noticeably slow start; the opening ten minutes lack any real impact or gripping hook, and this sets the tone for much of what follows. The beginning of a film is often crucial in building engagement, but here, the narrative struggles to gather momentum, leaving you…
Thomas Joyce likedPower BalladFor a “musical-comedy” the songs here were actually good, yet they were constantly layered with the most awful auto-tune I’ve ever heard. Minor gripe aside, this was actually quite a fun film. It never goes too off the rails like I thought it might as it edged toward the end. Instead, the film…
Noah March dislikedPower Ballad🫎🫎1/2 Holy cornball. Ts could run on Hallmark if it wanted. With so many recognizable faces i was surprised with the quality this produced. It’s not their fault, but the writing and script was so generic. Very cookie cutter-esque. The music was also bad. The only time any of the music felt…
- jam jammy jambam likedPower Ballad
Monday surprise premiere. Music sucked so fuckin bad, but that tracks given the current state of the shopping mall-ification of top charters. Inside is a cute-at-times story abt growing older and copyright in music and a whole bunch of fascinating-yet-not-properly-explored theme
Aurellia Mills-Rhodes likedPower BalladI watched this without any context because Paul Rudd is my favorite and Nick Jonas was a bonus. I wanted to see how they worked together and this was a great way to show off some skills I didn't know Rudd had! Overall, the language was a little extreme, but cool story.
Bennie likedPower BalladA heartfelt father-daughter narrative that I didn’t expect among a story of betrayal & two artists living completely different lives. I think there is some wilder potential it could have leaned into but even though they played things safe it was a fun watch. 7.5
- WWE President of Personality likedPower Ballad
This is a very enjoyable movie, with a very compelling story that lets you connect with the characters. I love how throughout the movie they keep showing the contrast between the lives of the two characters, all around the same thing, but so different.
milliesimpson_x is "meh" onPower Balladas a huge music enthusiast, i thought id enjoy this more than i did, although i liked the concert aspect, there was nothing that gripped me, none of the characters were that likeable and i just sort of lost interest.
Gregory Mitchell watched_neutraldPower BalladJohn Carney writes good songs for movies. And Paul Rudd is easy to root for. I don’t think it quite had the desired emotional impact though it was ok and happy it wasn’t overly long
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- JLJose Luviano
Movie you take your teenage daughter too.
SHSandra HueyI found it entertaining for the most part. Paul Rudd sings pretty good, just don't let him bring a movie clip....
K!Keith !I am a big fan of the comedy genre, and I thought this was a great movie. This had a great cast and there were several funny moments.
- LOLisa Onderdonk
What’s not to love…Nick Jonas is in it!!!???
APAlvaro PedrerosThe movie was great. The castle by was great. It is the type of movie that gives you a fresh wave of energy and a new perspective on things. A movie with a lesson and a message.
YCYvonne CollinsHeart warming The realities of stardom
- MGMichael Gelbart
In a perfect world, this will be as big as the directors alleged crowning achievement “once”. That is a very good movie, butI prefer this one. Go see it
CRChristina RosaPhenomenal, great and compelling
DMdanuta malawskaBasically another installment of the great "Begin Again."
Metacritic
Mar 24, 2026
Carney has offered a sharp, hopeful crowdpleaser that strikes the right notes.
John Fink
The Film Stage
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.
Giovanni Lago
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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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