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Paul Rudd Stars in “Power Ballad” — Class Clash Hits US Screens

5/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Power Ballad opened in U.S. cinemas on 29 May 2026.
The film was written and directed by Irish filmmaker John Carney, with co-writer Peter McDonald also appearing.
Paul Rudd plays Rick, a wedding singer who confronts Nick Jonas’s Danny after hearing his stolen song in a mall.
The story contrasts Rick’s paycheck-to-paycheck life with Danny’s Hollywood-hill mansion, highlighting class tension, and also features Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Rory Keenan.

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Story summary

Power Ballad opened in U.S. cinemas on 29 May 2026.
The film was written and directed by Irish filmmaker John Carney, with co-writer Peter McDonald also appearing.
Paul Rudd plays Rick, a wedding singer who confronts Nick Jonas’s Danny after hearing his stolen song in a mall.
The story contrasts Rick’s paycheck-to-paycheck life with Danny’s Hollywood-hill mansion, highlighting class tension, and also features Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Rory Keenan.