Taylor Swift New Song for Toy Story 5 Releases This Week

Two major forces in pop culture are coming together in a way that brings things full circle.

Taylor Swift is officially joining the Pixar world. She wrote and produced a new song called “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Toy Story 5, which comes to theaters on June 19, 2026. Swift worked on the track with her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff. The song will be released on streaming services and as a limited-edition physical version this Friday, June 5. Swifties here on the West Coast will be able to stream her new song as early as 9 pm on Thursday, June 4th.

Taylor Swift Teams Up with Pixar for New Toy Story 5 Track

This project means a lot to Swift. "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," she said on Instagram on June 1. After seeing an early screening, she wrote the song right after the movie ended.

A Nostalgic Return to Country Music for Jessie’s Story

The song brings Swift back to her country roots. Instead of a typical pop song, “I Knew It, I Knew You” supports Jessie the Cowgirl’s story, voiced by Joan Cusack. The track aims to capture the same bittersweet, nostalgic feeling that moved audiences when Jessie’s sad backstory was revealed in Toy Story 2. Although there were rumors that Swift would appear in the movie, the filmmakers have said she is only involved with the soundtrack, giving the film an emotional boost through her music.

Billboard Easter Eggs, Merch Drops, and Movie Release Date

This announcement ends weeks of hints that had Swift fans and Disney lovers guessing. Mysterious billboards with the initials “TS” and clouds in Andy’s room led to lots of online speculation.

As Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) return to deal with new technology and gadgets, Swift’s acoustic song reminds us of the series’ classic and heartfelt beginnings.

There will be a big promotional campaign this week. Watch Swift’s official store for special merchandise and soundtrack pre-orders before the movie comes out this summer.