Which 2020 Beyoncé project was inspired by The Lion King?

Black Is King is the 2020 Beyoncé visual album inspired by The Lion King.

The project serves as a companion piece to The Lion King: The Gift, Beyoncé’s 2019 album created for Disney’s photorealistic remake of The Lion King. Black Is King uses music videos, dance, fashion, and cinematography to reinterpret themes of ancestry, family, identity, and Black cultural heritage.

Beyoncé wrote, directed, and executive-produced the project. It features songs from The Lion King: The Gift and appearances by artists including Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter, Childish Gambino, and several African musicians.

The film premiered on Disney+ in July 2020. It is not a remake of the animated film; instead, it is a separate visual work that uses its music and story framework as a point of departure.