Beyoncé’s 2020 visual album film linked to The Lion King: The Gift is Black Is King.
Beyoncé wrote, directed, and executive-produced Black Is King, which premiered on Disney+ on July 31, 2020. The film serves as a visual companion to The Lion King: The Gift, the soundtrack album she curated for Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King.
Its story follows a young king navigating identity, family, and inheritance. The film combines original narrative scenes with music videos for songs from The Lion King: The Gift, including “Already,” “Brown Skin Girl,” and “My Power.” A wide range of African artists and filmmakers participated in the project.
Black Is King is often confused with Homecoming because both are Beyoncé-led films released through major streaming platforms. Homecoming documents her 2018 Coachella set, while Black Is King is a stylized visual work inspired by African cultures, fashion, dance, and the themes of The Lion King.