Taylor Swifthas officially confirmed she’s contributing an original song to Disney and Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5. The track, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” was co-written and produced with her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and will be released on Friday, June 5, 2026—two weeks before the film’s theatrical debut on June 19, 2026.

Swift announced thecollaborationon Instagram, writing:

“It’s a Toy Story. 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.”

The Song’s Inspiration and Sound

According to Entertainment Weekly and other outlets, “I Knew It, I Knew You” draws direct inspiration from Jessie, the beloved cowgirl character introduced in Toy Story 2. The song marks a deliberate return to Swift’s country music roots, aligning with Jessie’s cowboy aesthetic and the franchise’s Western themes.

Swift revealed she wrote the song immediately after viewing an early cut of the film, suggesting the lyrics and tone were shaped by specificscenesand character arcs in the movie.

A Childhood Dream Realized

Swift has said she dreamed of contributing music to the Toy Story franchise since watching the original film as a five-year-old. This collaboration fulfills a long-held personal aspiration for the 14-time Grammy winner, connecting her childhood love of the series with her current status as one of the most influential songwriters of her generation.

Pixar and Disney Weigh In

Andrew Stanton, director and screenwriter on Toy Story 5 and Academy Award-winning veteran of the franchise, spoke warmly about the collaboration. Stanton’s involvement signals Pixar’s commitment to integrating Swift’s song into the film’s emotional core, given his trackrecordof shaping the series’ most memorable moments.

Toy Story 5 is directed by Stanton and co-directed by Abby Harris. The film continues the adventures of Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the gang as they confront a new challenge: the rising presence of electronics and the changing nature of children’s play.

Fan theories and clues leading up to the reveal

In the weeks before the announcement, Swift fans (“Swifties”) pieced together numerous clues:

These details fueled speculation that Swift might even release a new rendition of “Tim McGraw” for the soundtrack, though the confirmed track is “I Knew It, I Knew You”.

Swift’s soundtrack legacy

Swift’s film soundtrack contributions are more extensive than many realize:

• “Crazier” – Hannah Montana: The Movie
• “Today Was a Fairytale” – Valentine’s Day (she also appeared in the film)
• “Safe & Sound” and “Eyes Open” – The Hunger Games (“Safe & Sound” won a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media)
• “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” (with Zayn Malik) – Fifty Shades Darker
• “So Close” – Enchanted (with Andrew Lloyd Webber)
• “Where the Crawdads Sing” – Where the Crawdads Sing

This Toy Story 5 collaboration adds a major animated franchise to her filmography and marks her first children’s-family-focused soundtrack entry.

What’s next

• June 5, 2026: “I Knew It, I Knew You” drops on streaming platforms and for purchase
• June 19, 2026: Toy Story 5 opens in theaters worldwide
• Cast note: Bad Bunny has a voice cameo as Pizza with Sunglasses, a toy slice of pizza wearing sunglasses

Swift’s Toy Story 5 contribution blends nostalgia, country roots, and family-friendly storytelling—positioning the song as both a personal milestone and a potential standout on the soundtrack.

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