Name: Power Ballad
Genre: comedy, music, drama
Released: 2026
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Naoimh Whelton, Jack Reynor

Power Ballad (2026) — comedy, music, drama film. Directed by John Carney. Starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Naoimh Whelton. This page maps 6 characters and 6 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.1/10 from 124 votes.

Interactive Features for Power Ballad

Power Ballad offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 6 characters interconnect through 6 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Credits

Director

John Carney
Cast

as Rick

Paul Rudd
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as Danny Wilson

Nick Jonas
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as Sandy

Peter McDonald
Cast

as Laura

Naoimh Whelton
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as Mac

Jack Reynor
Cast

as Binzer

Rory Keenan
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as Kyle

Keith McErlean
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as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Ian Dillon
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as Marcia

Havana Rose Liu
Cast

as Mac Darling Employee

Ebimie Anthony
Cast

as Aja

Beth Fallon
Cast

as Claire

Emma Rose Creaner

Videos

Get your tickets NOW to see Power Ballad on May 29 in select cities. In theaters everywhere June 5.
This tracks.
in these reviews we TRUST.
The man behind the music. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas on working with John Carney.
You ready?
Official Clip - That's My Song
See you in the theater.
Paul Rudd is Rick Power
A new John Carney classic.
Made for a crowd.
Hits every beat.
Inside John Carney's writing process for Power Ballad
1 of 1.
A definitive crowd-pleaser.
The word is out.
Let it play. Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas star in Power Ballad.
In one month, one song changes it all.
That's what a good song does.
An electric night at the John Carney Double Feature Screening!
Official Clip ‘We Could Finish This’
“Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas rule.”
From song to hit.
Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas are the ultimate unexpected duet in Power Ballad
It's called taste.
Official International Trailer
Official Trailer
Official Clip - "I Wrote That Big Hit"
Already a favorite.
sunny side up eggs & Stevie Wonder = Nick Jonas' perfect morning.
Yea, I like that.
brb, going to The Stags Head incase i bump into Paul Rudd, John Carney, and Bono.
A standing ovation.
You heard 'em.
You heard the buzz. Now see the movie.
different styles, same song.
Official Trailer 2
A perfect formula.
The Carney touch. Learn how John Carney and Gary Clark created "How to Write a Song Without You."
Never gets old.
Mic drop.
Three cities. One must-see movie. An encore moviegoers never expected.
these reviews speak for themselves.
Paul Rudd & John Carney making steal-worthy songs.
If Nick Jonas is listening to How To Write a Song (Without You), then you should be too.
A New York minute with Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas and John Carney. Creator Cred: Wes Ellis
NOT a drill! Paul Rudd can sing! and sing well!

Power Ballad

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