Which Beyoncé album was inspired by Disney’s 2019 film The Lion King?

The Beyoncé album inspired by Disney’s 2019 film The Lion King was The Lion King: The Gift. Beyoncé curated and executive-produced the album, which was released by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records on July 19, 2019.

The project was described as a companion album rather than a conventional soundtrack. It brought together artists from African and international popular music, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Shatta Wale, and Major Lazer. Beyoncé appears on several tracks and leads the album’s artistic direction.

The album includes “Spirit,” a song connected directly with the film, along with tracks such as “Brown Skin Girl,” “Already,” and “Find Your Way Back.” Its themes include African identity, family, heritage, and Black pride.

The Gift later became the basis for Black Is King, a visual album and film released by Disney+ in 2020. Black Is King reimagined the music through elaborate visuals, but it is not the original 2019 companion album itself. That distinction explains why the two titles are frequently mentioned together.