Fire Behind The Film: Can John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ Connect With Moviegoers Despite No YouTube Phenoms Or Jump Scares?

John Carney's 'Power Ballad' Strike A Chord With Moviegoers Despite No YouTube Phenoms Or Jump Scares?

JOHN CARNEY ELOGIA LA ACTITUD DE NICK JONAS DURANTE EL RODAJE DE "POWER BALLAD".

John Carney Commends Nick Jonas for Not Strong-Arming the ‘Power Ballad’ Soundtrack

The filmmaker behind the Oscar-winning 'Once' is "grateful" Jonas took a laid-back approach, offering to help with the music only if needed.

Full tracklist revealed for the ‘Power Ballad’ soundtrack featuring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd

The article provides a detailed overview of the soundtrack for the 2026 film ‘Power Ballad’, a musical comedy-drama directed by John Carney. The film stars Paul Rudd as Rick Power, a struggling and washed-up wedding singer, alongside Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. The story centres on Rick’s unexpected bond with former boy band member Danny Wilson, played in part by Jonas, after the two collaborate at a wedding. Tension arises when Danny allegedly steals one of Rick’s songs and turns it into a number one hit, prompting Rick to seek revenge. The soundtrack plays a central role in the film’s narrative, reflecting its musical themes and character dynamics. The score is composed by Gary Clark in collaboration with director John Carney, known for acclaimed music-driven films such as ‘Once’, ‘Begin Again’, and ‘Sing Street’. The soundtrack features both original compositions and covers of well-known songs. Among the originals is ‘How To Write A Song Without You’, presented in multiple versions performed by both Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd. The album also includes reinterpretations of classic tracks such as Bryan Adams’ ‘Summer Of ’69’, Thin Lizzy’s ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’, and other popular songs including ‘Message In A Bottle’, ‘Maneater’, and ‘The Power Of Love’. Paul Rudd performs the majority of the covers, while Nick Jonas contributes several key vocal tracks. The variety of performances highlights the film’s blend of humour, drama, and musical storytelling. The film was released in UK cinemas on 29 May 2026, and the soundtrack is positioned as a central creative element that drives both character development and narrative progression.