Taylor Swift Announces Original ‘Toy Story 5’ Song “I Knew It, I Knew You”

Taylor Swift fans finally have a new song to look forward to. The global superstar has officially announced “I Knew It, I Knew You,” an original track written for Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated Toy Story 5.

The announcement arrived on June 1 after days of speculation fueled by mysterious Pixar billboards featuring the letters “TS” and a series of countdowns that appeared online. Swift confirmed the news through social media, revealing that the song will debut on June 5 and marks her first new music release since her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl.

The project also reunites Swift with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, whose production work has helped shape many of her biggest hits over the years. Their creative partnership has produced fan-favorite albums and songs, making the reunion especially exciting for Swifties.

In her announcement, Swift shared that contributing to the beloved Pixar franchise was a dream come true. She explained that she has loved the Toy Story films since childhood and felt inspired to write the song immediately after viewing an early version of the upcoming movie.

 

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According to Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton, Swift quickly connected with the emotional journey of Jessie, one of the franchise’s most beloved characters. Stanton praised the song’s ability to capture the heart of the story, saying it felt as though it had always been part of the Toy Story universe.

Adding to the excitement, Swift’s website is offering several limited-edition collector’s CDs featuring alternate versions of the track, including piano and acoustic recordings, along with exclusive Toy Story 5 artwork.

The announcement confirms what many fans had suspected for weeks and adds another major reason to look forward to Toy Story 5, which arrives in theaters on June 19. For both Disney fans and Swifties, “I Knew It, I Knew You” is shaping up to be one of the summer’s most anticipated musical releases.

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