- Primary Subject: Taylor Swift's official announcement of her new original song for Toy Story 5
- Key Update: Following weeks of viral fan theories and mysterious billboards, Taylor Swift has officially confirmed she wrote a new original song for Toy Story 5.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: June 2, 2026
- Quick Answer: Taylor Swift officially confirmed she wrote an original song titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" for Toy Story 5, dropping on June 5.
After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift has finally confirmed that she is contributing a new song for Toy Story 5.
There have been rumors from Swifties that the Grammy-winning music icon is working on new music for the upcoming Pixar sequel, thanks to the clues that were posted by the artist and the countdowns that have popped up. For a while, neither Pixar nor Swift has made confirmations on their collaboration.
Now, the news that we've been waiting for is finally here.
Is Taylor Swift Working on a New Song for Toy Story 5?
In her recent post on Instagram, Swift confirmed that she is set to release a new original song called "I Knew It, I Knew You" for Toy Story 5. It will be available on music streaming platforms starting June 5.
In the caption that she wrote, the Grammy winner reflected on being a fan of Toy Story and how she was inspired to write the song after watching an early version of the upcoming movie.
"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 said.
"I fell instantly in love with Toy Story 5 when I was lucky enough to see it in its early stages, and I wrote this song as soon as I got home from the screening. Sometimes you just know, right?"
Last weekend, mysterious "TS" billboards (which have the classic Toy Story motif) appeared across major cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Toronto, Mexico City, and London.
Meanwhile, the artwork for 1989 (Taylor’s Version) was quietly updated, replacing the seagulls with clouds. Yesterday, a new countdown set the stage for the official announcement of Swift's new song for the movie.
It remains unknown which part of the movie will feature Swift's new song, but nevertheless, this is exciting news for both fans of the Toy Story franchise and the global icon. It also puts Swift as a contender for Best Original Song at the Oscars next year.
What to Expect in Toy Story 5
In Toy Story 5, the toys are back, and this time, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie.
It will also feature the reunion of Woody and Buzz following Woody’s decision to leave the gang and start helping lost toys at the end of the fourth film. As the toys face the tech devices of today, it’s going to be all hands on deck with some familiar and all-new characters.
The voice cast is led by Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jessie. They are joined by Greta Lee as Lilypad, Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants, and Tony Hale as Forky. The ensemble expands with Craig Robinson as Atlas, Shelby Rabara as Snappy, Scarlett Spears as Bonnie, Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze, and Matty Matheson as Dr. Nutcase.
Also featured are John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog, Jeff Bergman as Mr. Potato Head, Anna Vocino as Mrs. Potato Head, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, Bonnie Hunt as Dolly, Melissa Villaseñor as Karen Beverly, John Hopkins as Mr. Pricklepants, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl, and Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom.
The film is set to release in theaters on June 19. Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton serves as director.
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