Toy Story 5 gets Taylor Swift original song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’

Taylor Swift has released an original song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, marking a return to her country music roots. The track, co-written and co-produced with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, became available on June 5, 2026, ahead of the film’s theatrical release on June 19.

Quick Facts

• Song title: “I Knew It, I Knew You”
• Co-writer and co-producer: Jack Antonoff
• Release date: June 5, 2026
• Film release: Toy Story 5 hits theaters June 19, 2026

Swift announced the project on June 2, saying she had always dreamed of writing for the Toy Story characters since watching the first film at age 5. According to her statement, she wrote the song immediately after viewing an early screening of Toy Story 5.

The song was inspired by Jessie, the cowgirl character whose story continues in the new film. Disney described the track as marking “a return to Swift’s country roots, blending styles that have defined her record-breaking career as a songwriter and artist.”

In a detailed post on Instagram, Swift reflected on the creative process, saying: “Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time. Creating something for Jessie was a new challenge and also felt like second nature all at once.” She thanked director Andrew Stanton, composer Randy Newman, and Antonoff for the collaboration.

The original score for Toy Story 5 is composed by Oscar winner Randy Newman, who has scored all five Toy Story films. The full soundtrack will accompany the movie’s June 19 release in theaters.

Sources

• Billboard — confirmed song title, release date, and Jack Antonoff’s involvement
• Disney UK — verified the country roots description and June 19 film release
• Deadline — reported the song’s availability on streaming platforms
• Taylor Swift’s Instagram — provided direct quotes about the writing process and inspiration