In a Very Un-Beyoncé Move, Beyoncé Gives Us a Full Month's Notice on Her New Album
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As announced late last night, Beyoncé will release a new album slash visual album slash feature-length film at the end of next month.
Titled Black Is King, the film—written, directed, and executive produced by Beyoncé herself—will premiere July 31 on Disney+, per The Hollywood Reporter. This is great news for those of us who’ve long forgotten the Tidal account logins we’ve revived off and on over the past half-decade for every Beyoncé and Rihanna project released exclusively to the streaming platform, not so great news for those of us who didn’t want to vicariously mother Baby Yoda badly enough to give in to the Disney+ hype just yet.
Produced by Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment in association with Disney+, Black Is King will apparently reinterpret the themes and lessons of The Lion King for “today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns,” a statement from the two companies reads. “[It will honor] the voyages of Black families, throughout time [as it tells a story] about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love, and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne.”
“Black Is King is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture,” the statement continues. “The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence.”