15 Desperate Ballads

Power Ballad is a 2026 musical comedy drama film directed by John Carney, written by Carney and Peter McDonald, and starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. The film follows wedding singer Rick (Rudd) who bonds with former boy-band member Danny (Jonas); when Danny uses Rick's song to reignite his own solo career, Rick sets out for the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad had its world premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival on March 1, 2026, and was released in select theaters on May 29, before expanding wide on June 5. The film received positive reviews from critics, praising the performances of Rudd and Jonas.