MUMBAI: Beyonce's new visual album, Black Is King, arrived on Friday, July 31.

Bey initially announced the news with a surprise one-minute trailer for the visual album -- which has also been described as a film -- on her website in June, giving fans a first look at the Lion King-inspired release.

Written, directed and executive produced by Beyonce, Black Is King premiered globally via Disney+ about a year after the theatrical release of the Lion King remake, which Beyonce voiced Nala in.

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Black Is King is based on the music from Bey's 2019 soundtrack for the animated film, The Lion King: The Gift. Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter all made appearances on the set.

It is time. Like if you’re ready for #BlackIsKing, a visual album from Beyoncé. Now streaming on #DisneyPlus.

A release promised that the visual album will highlight "the voyages of Black families, throughout time" and tell the story of "a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. Black Is King is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture."

Stream the Black Is King visual album here at Disney + and check out "Already" below featuring Shatta Wale and Major Lazer.