What 2019 Beyoncé album serves as a companion to Disney's The Lion King?

The 2019 Beyoncé album connected to Disney's The Lion King is The Lion King: The Gift.

Walt Disney Records released The Lion King: The Gift on July 19, 2019, shortly after the premiere of Disney's photorealistic remake of The Lion King. Beyoncé served as executive producer and contributed songs inspired by the film's themes, characters, and African musical influences.

The album includes collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams, Major Lazer, and several African performers. Beyoncé voiced Nala in the 2019 film, linking her acting role directly to the companion album.

The project is distinct from Black Is King, the 2020 visual album film that reimagines and expands material from The Lion King: The Gift. The word “Gift” in the title is therefore important: The Lion King: The Gift is the soundtrack-adjacent album, while Black Is King is the later visual interpretation. Together, they form a major part of Beyoncé's Lion King-era work.