Taylor Swift’s Childhood Dream Comes True With Original Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” For Toy Story 5

On June 3, 2026, Taylor Swift officially announced that she has written and recorded an original song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Pixar’s Toy Story 5. In an emotional Instagram post, she shared that contributing to the beloved franchise has been a dream since she was a little girl. The song, co-written and co-produced with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, carries her signature country-rooted storytelling and is expected to play during a key emotional scene.

The movie itself hits theaters on June 19, 2026, just two weeks after the song drops on June 5.

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This marks Taylor’s first official contribution to the Toy Story universe, and fans are already calling it the perfect full-circle moment. The film will see Woody, Buzz, and the gang face a new digital threat — a tablet named “Lilypad” — while Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return to voice their iconic roles.

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The heartwarming announcement adds pure joy to an already stacked entertainment year. It arrives alongside our coverage of Doctor on the Edge’s chaotic island complaints, Joy and Kim Hyun-jin’s healing romance in One of a Kind Romance, Park Ji-hoon’s military kitchen survival in The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, Rajinikanth’s Thalaivar 173 update, and strong box office runs like Deool Band 2.

For more on the iconic Pixar franchise that has captured hearts for nearly three decades, visit the Toy Story page on Wikipedia. Stay updated with all the latest in our Hollywood News Hub.

There’s something incredibly special about watching one of the world’s biggest superstars fulfill a childhood dream. Taylor Swift writing for Toy Story feels personal, emotional, and absolutely perfect. “I Knew It, I Knew You” is already guaranteed to be on repeat all summer long. Swifties, we’re so winning with this one!

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