Swifties rejoice! Taylor Swift is in fact releasing a new song for “Toy Story 5” titled, “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
On Monday morning, visitors to TaylorSwift.com were greeted by a new countdown that featured the beloved character Jessie on a ranch, with a “Toy Story 5” billboard perched on a hillside in the background. The imagery was a departure from the cloud-filled design used for the countdown that appeared on Swift’s website back in early May.
You can listen to the song when “Toy Story 5” hits theaters on June 19. Fans can also purchase three different Collector’s Edition CDs while supplies last.
The website’s timer pointed to an announcement scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on June 1. The internet has been in a tizzy for a month after initial speculation began when a mysterious countdown appeared on Swift’s website ahead of a 2 p.m. ET announcement on May 2. Set against a pale blue cloud-patterned background reminiscent of Andy’s bedroom wallpaper in the “Toy Story” films, the countdown quickly fueled fan theories linking Swift to the franchise. However, the timer soon disappeared, but the theory gained momentum as Swifties took to the internet searching for clues.
Last week, speculation intensified for fans in the form of a mysterious billboard campaign, which saw the letters “TS” in yellow laid against the aforementioned blue and white cloud wallpaper and underneath the “Disney Pixar” banner.
Eagle-eyed fans quickly clocked that the billboard featured 13 clouds, which is famously Swift’s lucky number. Billboards popped up around the globe, including in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
Last week, the creative team behind “Toy Story 5” tried to dispel the rumors by sharing in an interview that Swift did not write the film’s closing song. Director Andrew Stanton, co-director McKenna “Kenna” Harris and producer Lindsey Collins told YouTuber Khoslaa that they too saw the fan theories and were surprised.
“I had never seen it before, and it surprised us,” Stanton said of the countdown. “We would be freaking honored.”
While Stanton’s comment appeared to confirm that Swift did not pen the closing song of the movie, he never outright said that the singer wouldn’t be featured at another point in the movie.
Swift herself also teased the collaboration. After the countdown confusion last month, Swifties noticed during an end of April outing in New York City, that she wore every color featured in the “Toy Story 5” poster. Namely, Swift was photographed wearing a blue and white stripped dress by Staud, as she carried a yellow Dior lady bag and donned bright red heels. You can take a closer look at the ensemble below.
Considering Swift’s extensive history with Disney, it’s not surprising she partnered with Pixar on one of their most beloved franchises. Disney+ has served as the home for several of her projects, including “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version),” “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The Final Show,” “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions” and the “Eras Tour” docuseries.
As the internet has learned, never doubt the Swifties.
“Toy Story 5″ hits theaters on June 19.
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