Disney and Pixar have officially unveiled one of the biggest surprises surrounding Toy Story 5, and it comes from one of the biggest names in music.
Taylor Swift has released her brand-new original song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” written specifically for Pixar’s upcoming animated sequel. Alongside the song’s debut, Swift also dropped a heartfelt music video celebrating some of Jessie’s most memorable moments from across the Toy Story franchise.
The track serves as a musical companion to Jessie’s storyline in Toy Story 5 and marks a return to Swift’s country music roots, something longtime fans have been hoping to hear again. The song was written and produced alongside longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and was inspired after Swift was given an early look at the film.
According to director Andrew Stanton, Swift immediately connected with Jessie’s emotional journey and understood exactly what the beloved cowgirl was experiencing in the new film.
“The song felt like it had always belonged in the Toy Story universe,” Stanton said of the collaboration.
The music video leans heavily into nostalgia, featuring a montage of Jessie’s biggest moments throughout the franchise, including scenes alongside Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bullseye, and Bonnie. The result is a celebration of friendship, loyalty, and growing up—core themes that have defined the Toy Story films for nearly three decades.
For Disney fans, the collaboration feels like a perfect match. Swift has spoken openly about her love for the Toy Story films since childhood and called the opportunity to write for these characters a dream come true.
The timing couldn’t be better. With Toy Story 5 arriving in theaters on June 19, Disney is building momentum for what could become one of the studio’s biggest animated releases in years. The film reunites Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang as they face a new challenge in a world increasingly dominated by technology and screens.
If the early reaction to Swift’s song is any indication, Pixar may have found another emotional anthem to stand alongside the franchise’s most beloved musical moments.
Why It Matters
Disney and Pixar have always used music to amplify the emotional heart of the Toy Story franchise. By bringing Taylor Swift into the fold, the studio gains one of the world’s most influential artists while introducing the beloved series to an entirely new generation of fans. With Swift’s country roots blending seamlessly with Jessie’s story, “I Knew It, I Knew You” could become one of the defining songs of the summer and a major piece of Toy Story 5’s marketing push.
Source: Deadline
