Renaissance Act II

Renaissance Act II, also simply known as Act II, is the upcoming eighth studio album by American singer Beyoncé, scheduled to be released on March 29, 2024 via Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. It is the second installment of the Renaissance Trilogy, conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic that began with Renaissance (2022). It was announced on February 11, 2024, following a teaser in a Verizon commercial aired during Super Bowl LVIII that starred Beyoncé and actor Tony Hale. Beyoncé also announced the album's release date via social media and shared the two lead singles, "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages", the former of which was sent to radio stations. The album is reported to be country-themed.