Black Is King
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
Where to watch Black Is King in United States
Disney PlusClick a service to open Black Is King there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Black Is King streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About Black Is King
Black Is King is a 2020 English-language music film directed by Emmanuel Adjei and Beyoncé. The cast is led by Beyoncé, Adut Akech, Naomi Campbell. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
Black Is King was produced by Parkwood Entertainment and Walt Disney Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 30, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Emmanuel Adjei, Beyoncé
- Writers
- Warsan Shire, Andrew Morrow, Yrsa Daley-Ward
- Release date
- July 30, 2020
- OTT release
- July 31, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Parkwood Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures
Black Is King cast & crew
Black Is King was directed by Emmanuel Adjei and Beyoncé and written by Warsan Shire, Andrew Morrow, and Yrsa Daley-Ward.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sean Rhoden, cinematography is by Erik Henriksson, and it was produced by Derek Dixie and Jason Baum.
Is Black Is King worth watching?
Black Is King holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 135 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed music films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, Black Is King is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Is King
In United States, you can stream Black Is King on Disney Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on July 31, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Black Is King
Beyoncé
Adut Akech
Naomi Campbell
Blue Ivy Carter
Connie Chiume
Lupita Nyong'o
Kelly Rowland
Moonchild Sanelly
Nandi Madida
Nyaniso Dzedze
Warren Masemola
Yemi Alade
Black Is King — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Is King in United States?
Black Is King is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is Black Is King on Disney Plus?
Yes — Black Is King is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Black Is King in?
Black Is King is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Is King?
Black Is King runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Black Is King rated?
Black Is King is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
▸When did Black Is King release on OTT?
Black Is King became available digitally on July 31, 2020.
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