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Taylor Swift Confirms Original Song for Toy Story 5 Soundtrack

other · 2026-06-01

Taylor Swift has confirmed via Instagram that her original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" will appear on the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, ending weeks of fan speculation. The film opens in the UK on June 19, 2026. Clues included a countdown clock on Swift's website, billboards with "TS" in Toy Story font, and Jessie the cowgirl doll in promotional materials. Pixar posted a billboard with 13 cloud emojis on May 31, referencing Swift's lucky number. Streaming platforms altered Swift's album art: Spotify changed birds to clouds on 1989, Apple Music switched the typeface to yellow. Despite an earlier denial from a film spokesperson, Swift's confirmation makes the collaboration official. The article also discusses confirmation bias and the importance of verifying information from primary sources.

Key facts

  • Taylor Swift confirmed a song for Toy Story 5 soundtrack on her Instagram.
  • The song is titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You'.
  • Toy Story 5 opens in the UK on June 19, 2026.
  • Clues included a countdown clock on Swift's website and billboards with 'TS' initials.
  • Pixar posted a billboard with 13 cloud emojis on May 31, 2026.
  • Streaming platforms altered Swift's album art: Spotify changed birds to clouds on 1989.
  • Apple Music switched the typeface of 1989 to yellow.
  • A film spokesperson initially denied Swift's involvement.

Entities

Artists

  • Taylor Swift

Institutions

  • Pixar
  • Spotify
  • Apple Music
  • BBC

Locations

  • United Kingdom
  • USA

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