You’ll soon have another reason to flock to Disney+. Beyoncé‘s visual album Black Is King based on her 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift, is due to arrive on the streaming platform on Friday, July 31. The film is a celebration of Black culture and Black beauty, reimagining the lessons from Disney’s live-action The Lion King in a stunning new full-length feature.
The only way to watch the film is if you’re a Disney+ subscriber. You can head here to learn how to sign up for the streaming service, which boasts classic films like the animated OG film The Lion King and Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, along with newer shows and films like High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and Hamilton: An American Musical. Or you can register for a subscription for Disney+ right here.
The film, which was written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé, will feature extravagant and uplifting videos for songs like “My Power,” “Mood 4 Eva,” and “Brown Skin Girl.” Fans can also expect to see artists who appeared on The Gift as well as other special guests.
“Black Is King is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence,” per the official description.
Catch the film in full when it arrives Friday, July 31 on Disney+.
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