A extremely anticipated musical comedy that includes two outstanding stars has formally introduced its launch date for subsequent summer time. Titled Energy Ballad, the movie stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas and facilities on the story of a marriage singer and a former boy-band icon whose surprising collaboration sparks each success and rivalry when a single music modifications all the pieces. Lionsgate has set the discharge date for Energy Ballad as June 5, 2026.
Directed and co-written by John Carney, the movie additionally options Peter McDonald, who serves as each co-writer and co-star. In response to Deadline, Energy Ballad will open in theaters reverse Amazon MGM Studios’ Masters of the Universe and Warner Bros.’ Animal Associates.
Within the story, Paul Rudd portrays Rick, a marriage singer previous his prime, who befriends Danny, a declining boy-band star performed by Nick Jonas. After a late-night jam session, Danny transforms one among Rick’s songs into a success, revitalizing his profession but in addition sparking a battle as Rick fights to say the credit score he believes he deserves. The movie delves into themes of friendship, ambition, and self-worth by way of a musical lens.
The forged additionally contains Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, Jack Reynor, and Sophie Vavasseur. Carney introduced the beginning of manufacturing in Could 2024, filming came about in Dublin. Jack Reynor joined the forged later that month, adopted by Liu in June. Yaron Orbach is answerable for cinematography, whereas Stephen O’Connell handles modifying. The movie is produced by Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Rebecca O’Flanagan, and Robert Walpole beneath the banners of 30West, Possible Story, and Treasure Leisure, working carefully with Display screen Eire and different companions throughout growth. The mission is a co-production between america and Eire, with Lionsgate distributing worldwide.
Energy Ballad is a part of Lionsgate’s upcoming launch slate, which additionally contains I Want You All of the Greatest on November 7, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t on November 14, and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua, set for launch on April 24, 2026.
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