# Release of musical film ‘Power Ballad’

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-musical-film-power-ballad
> Updated: 2026-09-10T01:01:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The musical comedy film ‘Power Ballad’, directed by John Carney, follows the story of Danny, a former boy band idol played by Nick Jonas, and Rick, a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd. The plot centers on Danny transforming one of Rick’s unfinished songs into a global hit, leading to themes of betrayal, music copyrights, and personal rediscovery.

Following its premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival, the film is scheduled for release in Taiwan on September 11. Additionally, a nationwide release in Japan, titled ‘Kimi ni Okuru Saikyo no Uta’, is set for December 25.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: John Carney's musical film 'Power Ballad' set for Japan release

Director John Carney’s new musical film ‘Power Ballad’, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, will be released in Japan on December 25.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-carneys-musical-film-power-ballad-set-for-japan-release

### 2026-09-06: Nick Jonas stars in musical comedy ‘Power Ballad’

Nick Jonas stars in the musical comedy ‘Power Ballad’ alongside Paul Rudd, playing a former boy band idol navigating fame and betrayal in a role that mirrors his own musical career transition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nick-jonas-stars-in-musical-comedy-power-ballad

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