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Power Ballad Hits U.S. Theaters with 92% Praise

4/24/2026

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John Carney’s film Power Ballad opens limited release in the United States on May 29, 2026.
The movie expands to a nationwide rollout on June 5, 2026.
Power Ballad premiered at SXSW in March 2026.
Rotten Tomatoes rates the film 92% fresh.
In Dublin, singer Rick (Paul Rudd, actor) and boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas, actor) bond as Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into a hit that prompts Rick to chase him for credit.

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John Carney’s film Power Ballad opens limited release in the United States on May 29, 2026.
The movie expands to a nationwide rollout on June 5, 2026.
Power Ballad premiered at SXSW in March 2026.
Rotten Tomatoes rates the film 92% fresh.
In Dublin, singer Rick (Paul Rudd, actor) and boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas, actor) bond as Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into a hit that prompts Rick to chase him for credit.