Taylor Swift has announced an original song for the upcoming Disney/Pixar film "Toy Story 5" [1].

The collaboration marks a significant intersection between one of the world's most successful musical artists and a premier animation franchise. This partnership is expected to drive substantial promotional momentum for the film's release and the accompanying soundtrack [1].

Swift revealed the track, titled "I Knew It, I Knew You" [1], during a broadcast on Good Morning America in the U.S. [2]. She worked with producer Jack Antonoff to create the song [2]. Disney supported the announcement by utilizing an online countdown clock to build anticipation among fans [2].

The announcement first appeared in reports on June 1, 2026 [3]. According to the provided schedule, the song is slated for a global release on June 5, 2026 [1].

While some reports suggest the song is inspired by the character Jessie the cowgirl, other sources describe it simply as a surprise original track without specifying a character connection [1, 4]. The song serves as a primary tool to promote the upcoming film [1].

“"I Knew It, I Knew You"”

The integration of a global pop icon like Taylor Swift into the Toy Story franchise suggests a strategic effort by Disney to maximize the film's reach across multiple demographics. By leveraging Swift's massive fanbase and her history of successful songwriting, the studio is positioning the soundtrack as a standalone commercial product and a primary marketing vehicle for the movie's theatrical debut.