Taylor Swift released her original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" today for the Disney and Pixar film Toy Story 5, set to hit theaters worldwide on June 17, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The single marks Swift's return to the country music genre and was inspired by Jessie, the cowgirl character from the Toy Story franchise [1, 3]. Swift co-wrote and produced the track with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, continuing their creative partnership [1, 3].

At 36 years old and with 14 Grammy Awards to her name, Swift shared excitement over the collaboration, saying, "You knew it! My new original song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 will be yours on June 5th. I've always dreamed of getting to write for these characters who I’ve adored since I was a 5 year old kid watching the first Toy Story movie." She added that after seeing the film in its early stages, she wrote the song immediately, confirming, "Sometimes you just know, right?" [1]

The Toy Story 5 director, Andrew Stanton, praised Swift's work, calling her contribution "kismet." He said, "Her connection to Jessie and the immediate way she understood what the character was going through was undeniable. The song is so deeply connected to Toy Story. So much so that on first listen, it instantly felt like it had always belonged there, like a long-lost family member." [3]

Before the release, billboards bearing the initials "TS" appeared in major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Toronto, Mexico City, London, and New York in mid to late May, fueling fan speculation about the collaboration [1, 4]. Swift officially announced the single on social media on June 1, following a countdown on her official website [1, 2, 3].

The song is available today in three CD versions: standard, acoustic, and piano, each featuring unique cover art and available for preorder or purchase for a limited time [1, 3]. The film’s story focuses on toys confronting challenges posed by new technology, specifically a tablet called Lilypad [1, 2].

Toy Story 5 will premiere in theaters worldwide on June 17, 2026 [2].