'Queen' Beyonce goes gladitorial

There's no messin' with Beyonce if this sneak preview of her new video is anything to go by.

Queen Beyonce looking like a dictator can be seen surrounded by a host of dancers dressed in military-style outfits.

Word is Beyonce got 200 female dancers together for the video to her new single Girl.

Behind the camera is Francis Lawrence - the director behind Will Smith's movie 'I Am Legend' and videos for Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas and Britney Spears.

'Girl' is going to be the first single from Beyonce's fourth studio album.