Taylor Swift confirmed Friday she will contribute an original song to Disney-Pixar’s upcoming film “Toy Story 5” [1].

The partnership merges one of the world's most successful musical brands with a premier animation franchise to maximize cross-promotional appeal and star power [2].

Swift released the song, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” on June 5, 2026 [1]. The announcement coincided with the track's official release, marking the first time the artist has collaborated with the studio for the Toy Story series [3].

“I’m so excited to be part of Toy Story 5,” Swift said in an Instagram caption [1].

While some reports described the arrangement as a broader team-up, other sources clarified that the collaboration is specifically for the film's soundtrack [2]. Swift said the partnership is both an artistic opportunity and a strategic business move [2].

“I can’t wait for fans to hear ‘I Knew It, I Knew You,’” Swift said in a press release [2].

Jim Morris, senior vice president of music at Pixar, praised the contribution to the project. “Taylor’s song captures the heart of the Toy Story universe,” Morris said [3].

The film is slated for release later in 2026 [3]. This addition to the soundtrack follows the tradition of the franchise using music to anchor the emotional beats of the story [3].

““I’m so excited to be part of Toy Story 5,” Swift said.”

This collaboration signals a strategic alignment between Disney-Pixar and Swift's massive global fanbase. By integrating a high-profile original song into the fifth installment of a legacy franchise, the studio aims to attract a younger, digitally active demographic while Swift expands her portfolio into major cinematic soundtracks.