Paul Rudd’s latest film, Power Ballad, sees him play a past-his-prime wedding singer who forms a bond with a fading boyband star.

The festival will run until March 1st, presenting 83 films, including 17 world premieres and 53 short films, in the capital.

They are to be in attendance for the world premiere of John Carney's latest musical-comedy, Power Ballad, on the festival's closing night.

Avengers: Doomsday is expected to be released next year.

The Ant-Man star was spotted during a US broadcast, handing out water to students at Temple University in Philadelphia.