Beyoncé directed the 2019 musical film and visual album Black Is King.
Black Is King was written, produced, and directed by Beyoncé. It was released by Walt Disney Studios and Parkwood Entertainment in connection with The Lion King: The Gift, the companion album she curated for Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King.
The film reimagines themes from The Lion King through African and Black diasporic imagery, fashion, choreography, and music. Its visual style draws on contributions from artists, designers, dancers, and filmmakers from several countries and cultural backgrounds.
A common mix-up is to identify Jon Favreau as the director because he directed the 2019 live-action-style remake of The Lion King. Black Is King is a separate production. Beyoncé served as its central creative force, while the project expanded the musical ideas introduced by The Lion King: The Gift.