Soon, Thai movie fans will get to see "Power Ballad: Because of This Song, Your Song" the latest film from John Carney, director of Once, Begin Again, and Sing Street. Recently, the film has garnered acclaim at international film festivals, winning Best Feature at the 2026 Annapolis Film Festival and the 2026 Boulder International Film Festival, as well as the Special Jury Prize for Music in Film at the 2026 Desertscape International Film Festival. It is scheduled to be released in Thai cinemas on 11 June.
Additionally, "Power Ballad: Because of This Song, Your Song" has received strong international praise, earning an 87% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a Must-See badge from Metacritic. This music film has captured the attention of both audiences and critics worldwide, highlighting its appeal beyond just beautiful songs. It also delivers intense emotional depth and conflict that draws viewers in, revealing that a hit song may not belong to the person everyone assumes. Behind the fame, success, and catchy tune, there may sometimes be "another person" concealed, gradually unveiled through every melody.
More than a decade after Sing Street, director John Carney returns to the big screen with a music film exploring song, success, and the possible sacrifices involved. "Power Ballad: Because of This Song, Your Song" also marks the collaboration of talented and charismatic actors Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, alongside Peter McDonald, who left his police officer role in THE BATMAN to write the screenplay and portray Sandy, offering fans a new role to follow.
Paul Rudd is an actor familiar to audiences for his iconic roles across comedy, drama, and major franchises including Romeo + Juliet, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Meanwhile, Nick Jonas, a musician gradually proving himself as an actor over several years with roles in Chaos Walking, The Good Half, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, and Midway, adds further dimension to the film. Their collaboration brings added color and depth to this production.
Prepare to explore stories of music, relationships, and the hidden questions behind success in "Power Ballad: Because of This Song, Your Song," releasing in cinemas on 11 June.
