Ohio Premiere
Showings
April 18, 2026
7:30 pm – 9:08 pm
Playhouse Square Campus
Ohio Theatre
About This Film
Festival Year: 2026
Run Time: 98 Minutes
Film Type: Feature
Animated: No
Genre: Comedy
Countr(ies): Ireland, USA
Language: English
Release Year: 2026
Film Overview
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves – even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
Cast & Crew
Directed By
John Carney
Produced By
Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole
Screenwriting
John Carney, Peter McDonald
Cinematographers
Yaron Orbach
Editors
Stephen O’Connell
Principal Cast
Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, Jack Reynor