Taylor Swift has officially confirmed her involvement in the upcoming Toy Story 5 film, ending weeks of fan speculation fueled by cryptic billboards and a mysterious website countdown. The 36-year-old singer announced on Monday that she has written and produced an original song for the movie, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which will be released on June 5.
Swift’s Announcement
In an Instagram post, Swift expressed her excitement: “You knew it! 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 movie.” She added that she fell in love with Toy Story 5 after an early screening and wrote the song immediately afterward. “Sometimes you just know, right?” she said.
New Song Details
The song, co-written and produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, marks a return to her country music roots and is inspired by the beloved cowgirl character Jessie. Despite the similar title to Gracie Abrams’ 2024 song “I Knew It, I Know You,” Swift’s track is entirely original. Fans can pre-order collector’s edition CDs of the single on Swift’s website until June 3, featuring the film version, an acoustic version, and a piano version.
Cryptic Billboard Campaign
Over the weekend, promotional billboards appeared in multiple cities featuring giant letters “TS” surrounded by 13 animated clouds—Swift’s favorite number. This sparked debate among fans whether “TS” referred to Taylor Swift or Toy Story. Pixar’s Instagram account added to the buzz by sharing a video of Jessie dancing on the billboard, captioned with a lyric from Swift’s 2014 hit “Shake It Off.”
About Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5 follows young Bonnie as she begins to neglect her old toys after receiving a digital tablet. The film’s core voice cast includes Joan Cusack (Jessie), Tom Hanks (Woody), and Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear). It premieres in theaters on June 19.
Swift’s Movie Song History
This is not Swift’s first original song for a film. Her previous contributions include “Carolina” for Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), “Crazier” for Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), “Safe & Sound” for The Hunger Games (2012), and “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” for Fifty Shades Darker (2017).
