For a third week, “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Disney) has reigned supreme as the #1 film at the box office. Directed by Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins, “Mufasa” tells the origin story of how Mufasa and Scar/Taka came to be brothers.
Beyoncé announced Tuesday that “The Lion King: The Gift,” which will be released Friday, also includes songs with Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Pharrell, Tierra Whack and Jessie Reyez.
Beyoncé is dropping a new original song from Disney’s live-action “Lion King.”
The song, “Spirit,” will be released later Tuesday and should get a push for Academy Award consideration.
A news release says the song comes at a pivotal moment for Nala, the character voiced by Beyoncé, in the film that comes out on July 18. She also co-wrote the song.