Which 2020 Beyoncé film serves as a visual companion to The Lion King: The Gift?
Answer
Black Is King
Black Is King is the 2020 Beyoncé film that serves as a visual companion to The Lion King: The Gift.
The film was written, directed, and executive-produced by Beyoncé. It reimagines themes from Disney’s 2019 film The Lion King through a contemporary celebration of Black identity, family, ancestry, style, and African diasporic culture.
Its music comes primarily from The Lion King: The Gift, the companion album Beyoncé curated for the 2019 film. Black Is King includes visual interpretations of songs such as “Bigger,” “Already,” and “Spirit,” and features several guest artists.
The project was released on Disney+ in 2020. It is distinct from Homecoming, which documents Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance, and from Lemonade, which accompanied an HBO film in 2016.