Which film marked Beyoncé’s acting debut in a theatrical movie?

Austin Powers in Goldmember marked Beyoncé’s theatrical film acting debut.

Released in 2002, Austin Powers in Goldmember was the third film in the Austin Powers comedy series. Beyoncé played Foxxy Cleopatra, an FBI agent and singer who teams up with Austin Powers. The role introduced her to a worldwide movie audience while she was still a member of Destiny’s Child.

The film also featured Mike Myers, who played Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and other characters, along with Michael Caine, Seth Green, and Robert Wagner. Beyoncé contributed to the soundtrack with “Work It Out,” her first solo single, which played a significant role in launching her solo recording profile.

Dreamgirls is often named as Beyoncé’s first major film because of her prominent role as Deena Jones, but it came later, in 2006. Carmen: A Hip Hopera was a television film released in 2001, not her first theatrical movie.