Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new original song for the upcoming animated film Toy Story 5. The track, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” will be released on June 5, giving fans a first taste of the movie before it arrives in theaters on June 19.
The announcement comes after the huge success of Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. The new song was written and produced by Swift alongside her longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff.
According to the announcement, the single will be available on all major music streaming and digital purchase platforms. It will also be included on the official Toy Story 5 soundtrack when the film releases later this month.
Taylor Swift Returns to Her Country Music Influences
The new song draws inspiration from Jessie, the beloved cowgirl character whose emotional journey began in Toy Story 2. As a result, Swift has returned to some of the country music elements that helped launch her career.
The track combines storytelling, emotional lyrics, and country-inspired sounds. These qualities have remained a key part of Swift’s music throughout her career, even as she explored different genres over the years.
Fans can also look forward to special versions of the song. Three exclusive CD editions are now available for pre-order through Swift’s official website.
Each edition includes the film version of the song along with unique bonus tracks. These feature an acoustic version and a piano version, both offering different vocal performances and production styles.
Toy Story 5 Director Praises Swift’s Contribution
Director and screenwriter Andrew Stanton shared his excitement about working with Swift on the project.
He explained that Swift immediately connected with Jessie’s character and understood the emotional journey she experiences in the film.
Stanton said the song felt like a natural fit for the Toy Story universe from the very beginning. He added that it sounded as if it had always been part of the franchise and perfectly captured the spirit of the story.
Mysterious Teaser Campaign Built Excitement
Before the official announcement, fans noticed several mysterious “TS” billboards appearing in major cities around the world.
The campaign featured displays in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Toronto, Mexico City, and London. The initials served as a clever reference to both Taylor Swift and Toy Story.
Meanwhile, a special countdown appeared on Swift’s official website. Similar promotional displays were also spotted in New York and Los Angeles, leading many fans to speculate about a major announcement.
What Fans Can Expect
The collaboration brings together one of the world’s biggest music stars and one of animation’s most successful film franchises.
With a new original song, exclusive editions, and a return to country-inspired storytelling, Swift’s contribution is expected to become a major part of the Toy Story 5 experience.
Fans will be able to hear “I Knew It, I Knew You” when it releases on June 5, while Toy Story 5 is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 19.