Paul Rudd plays a washed up wedding singer in comedy drama Power Ballad.
Directed by John Carney, the film follows singer Rick Power, who bonds with former boy band singer Danny Wilson during a wedding. However, when Danny steals one of Rick’s songs and makes it a number one hit, Rick seeks out revenge.
Along with Rudd, the film’s cast includes Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
Power Ballad was released in UK cinemas on May 29, 2026.
Who created the Power Ballad soundtrack?
The film’s score is by songwriter Gary Clark and director John Carney, whose previous films includes Once, Begin Again and Sing Street.
What other songs appear in the film?
Along with an original song titled ‘How To Write A Song Without You’, Power Ballad features covers of classic tracks by Bryan Adams and Thin Lizzy. You can check out full tracklist for the film’s soundtrack album below.
‘How To Write A Song Without You (Pop Version)’ – Nick Jonas
‘Celebration’ – Paul Rudd
‘Summer Of ‘69’ – Paul Rudd
‘The Power Of Love’ – Paul Rudd
‘Finishing Line’ – Paul Rudd
‘Fun Won’t Matter’ – Paul Rudd
‘The Boys Are Back In Town’ – Paul Rudd
‘I Wish’ – Nick Jonas, Paul Rudd
‘Spectacular – Nick Jonas
‘Satellite’ – Paul Rudd
‘How To Write A Song Without You (Nick Jonas Version) – Nick Jonas
‘Message In A Bottle’ – Paul Rudd
‘1984’ – Nick Jonas
‘Maneater’ – Paul Rudd
‘How To Write A Song Without You (Paul Rudd Version)’ – Paul Rudd
‘Dublin to L.A.’ – Paul Rudd