Overview
- Swift released the original Jessie‑point‑of‑view song “I Knew It, I Knew You” on June 5, and she co‑wrote and co‑produced it with frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff.
- The singer made a surprise appearance at the Toy Story 5 Los Angeles premiere during the June 9 event and duetted with franchise composer Randy Newman on “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”
- Swift told ABC’s Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond special that Newman gave her his “blessing” to write for the franchise and that a line in the new song moved her deeply.
- Toy Story 5 remains on schedule for a wide U.S. release on June 19, and Disney/Pixar’s secretive rollout, premiere performances and limited physical releases have focused attention on the soundtrack and box‑office prospects.
- Newman’s role as the series’ longtime composer helped legitimize bringing an outside songwriter into the Toy Story musical legacy and the Jessie‑centered song could sharpen awards and streaming momentum while giving fans a new emotional anchor for the character.