The final act of Beyoncé’s planned album trilogy is expected to arrive in 2026. Whether Act III will materialize this year has yet to be confirmed, but there have been enough hints to be hopeful. Here’s everything we know so far.
When were the previous acts released?
Renaissance and Cowboy Carter landed in 2022 and 2024, respectively. For many, the proof of Act III arriving this year is in the math: release an album one year, tour the next. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour concluded on July 26, 2025 in Paradise, Nevada. Also, the pop stars is one of the co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala.
What is Act III going to sound like?
All theories point in one direction: rock. The first two acts explored genres pioneered by Black artists – house and country, respectively – and while Beyoncé has not verbally confirmed this logical assumption, fans interpreted her 2025 Levi’s campaign, in which she ditches a denim cowboy ensemble for a bedazzled jacket and jeans to ride off on a motorcycle, as an allusion.
There have been other visual hints. On Instagram, Beyoncé has paid homage to icons like Prince and Betty Davis in recent months. Also, when her website was updated last year with a Valentine’s Day haul, the Beymine Valentine’s Day collection, it included the “Bodyguard” choker along with the description: “A little Rock ‘n’ Roll with a whole lotta sexy. The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.”
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