On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the world premiere for Toy Story 5 was held at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The star-studded event featured many of the stars and filmmakers for the next chapter in this beloved franchise. Among them was superstar songwriter Taylor Swift. The last couple of weeks have been quite exciting as her involvement in the film was teased and then confirmed with the release of a new original song called I Knew It, I Knew You. It was written by Swift and collaborator Jack Antonoff.
As she made her way down the red carpet, she stopped to share a few thoughts about Toy Story 5, Jessie’s role in it, the franchise as a whole, what her song means to her, and how the franchise is connected to her family. In the following interview, Taylor Swift said, “To be able to be welcomed into something that has welcomed me unknowingly its entire existence just as a fan feels like very poignant for me and for my family.” Swift also revealed that this song will be heard in the closing credits.
Toy Story 5 will be arriving in theaters on June 19, 2026. The following trailer gives a tease as to what fans can expect (on top of what Taylor Swift teased):
Toy Story 5 Official Description
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to what kids are obsessed with today….electronics! Directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris and produced by Lindsey Collins, “Toy Story 5” opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026.
Toy Story 5 director and screenwriter Andrew Stanton said, “It’s incredible just how meaningful it’s been having Taylor write and perform this song. 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. It was kismet.”
Taylor Swift & Disney
Taylor Swift has worked with Disney before. She has multiple programs currently streaming on Disney+, including her most recent tour and a documentary about the end of it. Here is what can currently be found on Disney+ that features Swift:
- Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)
- Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show
- Taylor Swift: The End of an Era
- folklore: the long pond studio sessions
To help promote her final concert film and documentary, some of her concert costumes were also put on display in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Following the release of her album The Tortured Poets Department, Pixar released its own artistic renditions of some of her lyrics with Pixar characters. This followed the Emoryville-based animation studios doing the same for the release of her Midnights album.
Are you excited to hear I Knew It, I Knew You in Toy Story 5? Are you excited about this film? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
