Overview
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
A film from John Carney, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas.
It opened at #19 with $178K, and has $2.6M domestic and $3.8M worldwide. Critics and audiences: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.22 on Letterboxd.
It’s streaming on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel and Starz. Next is awards season: Independent Spirit Awards nominations are announced December 2, 2026.
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 28 | 3.22 |
| Sep 29 | 3.22 |
| Sep 30 | 3.22 |
| Oct 1 | 3.22 |
| Oct 2 | 3.22 |
| Oct 3 | 3.22 |
| Oct 4 | 3.22 |
| Oct 5 | 3.22 |
| Oct 6 | 3.22 |
| Oct 7 | 3.22 |
| Oct 8 | 3.22 |
| Oct 9 | 3.22 |
| Oct 10 | 3.22 |
| Oct 11 | 3.22 |
| Oct 12 | 3.22 |
Films are drafted before they open, then score all season for whoever took them, on the numbers here.
ReleaseFire Behind The Film: Can John Carney’s ‘Power Ballad’ Connect With Moviegoers Despite No YouTube Phenoms Or Jump Scares?Deadline · Jun 5 | Point | Value |
|---|---|
| May 29 | $178K |
| Jun 5 | $1.3M |
| Jun 12 | $276K |
| Jun 19 | $15K |
