Taylor Swift Returns to Country Roots with New Song for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift is making a return to her country music roots with a new song for Toy Story 5. The singer revealed on Instagram that she has written a track titled "I Knew It, I Knew You," which will be available on streaming platforms from June 5, just ahead of the movie's release in theaters. The song is said to be connected to the character Jessie's storyline in the film, as reported by Deadline. Swift collaborated with Jack Antonoff on the song, and director Andrew Stanton praised the deep connection the song has to the Toy Story universe, likening it to a long-lost family member.
Fans had already begun speculating about a potential Toy Story tie-in when Pixar billboards featuring the initials TS popped up in various cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and London. Additionally, a countdown with a Toy Story-themed cloud background on Swift's website in April further fueled these theories. The upcoming Toy Story 5, set to premiere on June 19, will focus on a conflict between toys and technology, with a tablet character named Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee) capturing Bonnie's attention away from the toys previously owned by Andy in earlier films.
In a separate musical connection, Disney recently announced that Bad Bunny will make a voice cameo in the movie as a character named Pizza With Sunglasses, described as "effortlessly cool and mysterious." This character is part of a group of forgotten toys living in an abandoned backyard shed, adding an intriguing element to the Toy Story narrative. With Taylor Swift's new song and the star-studded voice cast, Toy Story 5 promises to be an exciting addition to the beloved franchise.