POWER BALLAD took over New York City with a series of screenings, Q&As, and special events featuring stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas alongside writer-director John Carney. The film’s New York celebration included appearances at the Roxy Cinema, 92nd Street Y, and a red carpet screening at Regal Times Square, with cast members Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Beth Fallon, and producers Rebecca O’Flanagan and Robert Walpole joining the festivities.
POWER BALLAD New York Screenings & Red Carpet with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, and director John Carney celebrated POWER BALLAD across multiple New York City screenings, Q&As, and red carpet events including the Roxy Cinema, 92nd Street Y, and Regal Times Square.
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Updated: May 21, 2026
- By: Creators Faire Editorial
POWER BALLAD New York Event Photos with Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas & John Carney
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Nick Jonas, John Carney and Paul Rudd attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Nick Jonas, John Carney and Paul Rudd - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Nick Jonas attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Nick Jonas - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Paul Rudd attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Paul Rudd - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - John Carney and Peter McDonald attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: John Carney and Peter McDonald - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Paul Rudd attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Paul Rudd - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Nick Jonas attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Nick Jonas - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Nick Jonas attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Nick Jonas - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/18/26 - Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, John Carney, Ryan Sampson, Nicole Ryan and Stanley T attends the "Power Ballad" Tastemaker Screening and Q&A at the Roxy Cinema - Pictured: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, John Carney, Ryan Sampson, Nicole Ryan and Stanley T - Photo by: Jason Mendez / Starpix for Lionsgate - Location: The Roxy Hotel
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Paul Rudd - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Paul Rudd - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Paul Rudd and julie Yaeger - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Nick Jonas - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Nick Jonas - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Kevin Jonas and Danelle Jonas - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Paul Rudd , John Carney and Nick Jonas - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Paul Rudd , John Carney and Nick Jonas - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Cast and Film Makers - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Marcel Plunkett , Paul Rudd , Nick Jonas , Peter McDonald, Beth Fallon - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Beth Fallon - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Peter McDonald - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : John Carney - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Daniel Steinman and John Carney - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
New York, New York 5/19/26 “ Power Ballad ” NY Special Screening . : Marcela Plunkett - PHOTO by: Dave Allocca / Starpix - Location: Regal Times Square
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Nick Jonas as Danny and Paul Rudd as Rick in Power Ballad. Photo Credit: David Cleary
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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: (L-R) Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas attend the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: (L-R) Peter McDonald, Paul Rudd, John Carney and Nick Jonas attend the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: (L-R) Paul Rudd, John Carney and Nick Jonas attend the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: (L-R) Robert Walpole, Anthony Bregman, Micah Green, Rebecca O’Flanagan and Peter Cron attend the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: (L-R) Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas attend the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Paul Rudd greets fans during the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Paul Rudd attends the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 14: Nick Jonas greets fans during the premiere of "Power Ballad" during SXSW at The Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
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