Taylor Swift Unveils Original Song for ‘Toy Story 5’

Key Developments:

• Taylor Swift has announced a new original song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5.”
• The track marks a reunion between Swift and longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and is being described by Disney as a return to her country roots.
• “Toy Story 5” director Andrew Stanton says the song is closely tied to Jessie’s storyline in the upcoming film.

LOS ANGELES (Variety) — June 4, 2026: Global music star Taylor Swift has announced a new original song for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film Toy Story 5, ending weeks of speculation among fans about her involvement in the highly anticipated sequel.

The song, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” is scheduled for release ahead of the film’s theatrical debut and has been co-written and co-produced by Swift alongside longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff.

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Confirming the project on social media, Swift wrote: “You knew it! My new original song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 will be yours on June 5th.”

She also shared her personal connection to the franchise, stating: “I’ve always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5-year-old kid watching the first Toy Story.” Swift added that she wrote the song shortly after viewing an early version of the film.

According to Disney, the track is inspired by the emotional journey of Jessie, the cowgirl character first introduced in “Toy Story 2.” The company described the song as a return to Swift’s country music roots, blending elements that helped establish her early career.

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Writer-director Andrew Stanton praised Swift’s contribution to the film, saying: “Her connection to Jessie and the immediate way she understood what the character was going through was undeniable.”

He further added: “The song is so deeply connected to Toy Story. So much so that on first listen, it instantly felt like it had always belonged there.”

Recent updates indicate that fan anticipation surrounding the project has continued to grow following teaser campaigns, countdown promotions and billboard advertisements linked to the announcement. Industry coverage has highlighted the collaboration as one of the most talked-about entertainment developments of the week.

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“Toy Story 5” is scheduled for release later this month and will feature returning franchise favorites alongside new characters. The film’s story is expected to place Jessie at the center of a major emotional storyline, with Swift’s new song playing a key role in that narrative.

The announcement marks Swift’s first major original film song release since her recent studio projects and adds another high-profile collaboration to Disney and Pixar’s long history of music-driven storytelling.

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