What was Beyoncé’s first feature film released in cinemas?

Beyoncé’s first feature film released in cinemas was Austin Powers in Goldmember.

The 2002 comedy, directed by Jay Roach, is the third film in the Austin Powers series. Beyoncé played Foxxy Cleopatra, an undercover agent and singer who becomes involved with Austin Powers. Her character was styled as a flamboyant 1970s-inspired action heroine.

The film starred Mike Myers in several roles, including Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and Goldmember. Beyoncé also contributed to the soundtrack with “Work It Out,” a song that helped introduce her solo work to audiences before Dangerously in Love was released.

Carmen: A Hip Hopera came earlier as a television film, so it is often mentioned when discussing Beyoncé’s screen debut. Austin Powers in Goldmember is the more specific answer when the question asks for her first theatrical feature film. Beyoncé later took leading roles in films such as Dreamgirls and Obsessed.