What is the title of Beyoncé’s 2020 musical film inspired by The Lion King?

Beyoncé’s 2020 musical film inspired by The Lion King is titled Black Is King.

The film was written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé, and it premiered on Disney+ on July 31, 2020. It serves as a visual companion to The Lion King: The Gift, her 2019 album created in connection with Disney’s live-action remake of The Lion King.

Black Is King follows a young African king who moves through loss, identity, ancestry, and self-discovery. Its imagery draws on African cultures and the African diaspora, while its soundtrack uses songs from The Gift and related material. The film features artists including Blue Ivy Carter, Jay-Z, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Lupita Nyong’o, and several musicians from the album.

The title is sometimes confused with The Gift because the two projects are closely connected. The Gift is an album; Black Is King is the separate visual film built around its musical world. The film received Grammy recognition through the related music project and was widely discussed for its visual style and cultural representation.