Black Is King

Black Is King is a music film and visual album that adapts the themes of the 2019 version of The Lion King. The story focuses on providing life lessons for a new generation of young leaders seeking their own paths to power.

The project was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Parkwood Entertainment. It was co-directed by Beyoncé, Blitz Bazawule, Dikayl Rimmasch, Jenn Nkiru, Jake Nava, Pierre Debusschere, Ibra Ake, and Emmanuel Adjei. For Beyoncé, this was the third film she directed, following Lemonade and HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé. The screenplay was written by Beyoncé, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and Warsan Shire. The cast includes Mary Twala and several special appearances by Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Rumi Carter, Sir Carter, and Lord Afrixanna, with a total of 52 credited actors and 100 crew members.

Released in 2020, the film has a runtime of 85 minutes. Audience reception is mixed to positive, with a rating of 6/10 based on 9,900 votes on IMDb and a higher score of 7.1/10 from 141 votes on TMDB.