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Toy Story 5 centers Jessie’s healing on the enduring impact she had on Emily. Rather than an older Emily reunion, the film uses a Jessie-focused time capsule lunchbox moment to reveal that bond’s significance, a storytelling choice co-writer/director Kenna Harris says was more fitting and emotionally powerful, with additional notes from the team about other explored ideas like Bullseye’s origin.
Toy Story 5 revisits Jessie’s traumatic abandonment from Toy Story 2, using the poignant 'When She Loved Me' montage to amplify the heartbreak. The film frames the fear of being replaced by technology and a newer kid, but ultimately places Jessie on a path to a new purpose—helping a different child connect with imagination—while affirming the enduring bond between toys, parents, and the inevitability of growing up.
In Toy Story 5, Jessie anchors the story as Bonnie’s world collides with a Lilypad tablet, triggering a debate over online connections versus in-person play, while Woody and Buzz grapple with aging toys. The film blends emotional, humane moments with a visually lush look at balancing technology and humanity, delivering a hopeful message about friendship and authenticity without venturing far from the franchise’s familiar terrain.
THR’s Toy Story 5 review centers Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack) taking the lead in a heartfelt, screen-time‑aware adventure that argues kids still need real-world play. Joined by Woody, Buzz and a cast of hi‑tech toys, Jessie helps Bonnie reconnect with friends amid a town-rife screen culture, delivering warmth, humor and Pixar’s signature charm while underscoring a message about belonging and balance. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the 1h42m PG film features strong voice work from Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Cusack, a catchy end‑credit song, and lush animation that reinforces that toys can enlighten, not replace, play.
Taylor Swift arrived at the Toy Story 5 Los Angeles premiere wearing an Erdem mini-dress with a strapless bow-detailed bodice and a sculptural floral skirt, paired with taupe satin sandals and sentimental jewelry, even carrying her own Toy Story VHS as a purse, all while nodding to Jessie with jewelry and later performing a soundtrack track with Randy Newman.
Joan Cusack walked the Toy Story 5 premiere red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, marking her first on a red carpet in 11 years and her return to acting after six years, saying she values living a normal life in Chicago. Cusack has portrayed Jessie in the franchise since 1995 as Woody and Buzz team up to help Bonnie against aLilypad tablet in Toy Story 5, which hits theaters June 19.
Early reactions crown Toy Story 5 an emotional, funny, and moving return from Pixar, with Jessie taking center stage as Woody and Buzz reunite for a tech-infused adventure, guided by director Andrew Stanton and opening June 19, 2026.
Premieres at the El Capitan Theater generate a wave of emotional social-media reactions praising Toy Story 5 for its heartfelt, Jessie-centered story that navigates the real-world issue of kids’ tablet addiction via the new Lilypad tablet. The movie, directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by McKenna Harris, features a star-studded voice cast and is expected to be released on June 19, with critics’ reviews embargoed until June 16.
Taylor Swift releases 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' a song inspired by Toy Story’s Jessie, accompanied by a nostalgic video that blends film footage with Jessie’s adventures alongside Woody and Buzz as Toy Story 5 approaches June 19; Swift co-wrote with Jack Antonoff and honors the beloved characters and themes of friendship and growing up.
Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” gets a music video featuring footage of Jessie (Joan Cusack) and scenes from the film, as the track coincides with major streaming milestones including Spotify’s most‑streamed single‑day country song by a female artist and Amazon Music’s biggest 24‑hour debut in 2026.
Taylor Swift co-wrote and produced the Toy Story 5 song “I Knew It, I Knew You” with Jack Antonoff, a Jessie-inspired track that nods to her country roots. She recorded three versions, with acoustic and piano editions sold on CD through her website, and thanked Andrew Stanton and Randy Newman for helping shape the Toy Story musical world. Toy Story 5 hits theaters June 19, the same day as Swift’s 12th album The Life of a Showgirl (2025); the release also marks the 20th anniversary of her debut single “Tim McGraw.”
Taylor Swift has recorded a new song for Toy Story 5 called “I Knew It, I Knew You,” co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff. The track, inspired by Jessie and signaling a return to Swift’s country roots, will be released June 5 in three CD singles (regular, piano, and acoustic). Swift announced the news on her site and Instagram after a countdown teaser, with Toy Story 5 director Andrew Stanton praising how well the song fits the film; while fan speculation swirled about possible voice involvement, no end-credits song or role has been confirmed.
Taylor Swift has written an original song for Disney Pixar's Toy Story 5, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” co-written with Jack Antonoff. The track signals a return to Swift’s country roots and is inspired by Jessie; it will be released on streaming platforms on June 5 ahead of the film’s June 19 theatrical debut, with TS-themed billboards promoting the release.
Taylor Swift reveals she contributed an original song to Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 5, titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' co-written with Jack Antonoff. The track blends Swift’s roots with the Toy Story universe around Jessie and will drop June 5 (including acoustic and piano versions) ahead of the film’s June 19 release; CD singles are on sale now and will ship on release day. Director Andrew Stanton praised the collaboration, and a timed promotional rollout—including billboards and countdowns—fueled fan excitement for the film.