Beyoncé released “Black Parade” on June 19, 2020,. On June 23, she followed the release of the studio version with an a cappella version. Black Is King, a visual album based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift, had its world premiere on Disney + on July 31, 2020. Produced by Disney and Parkwood Entertainment, the film was written, directed and produced by Beyoncé.