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‘Toy Story 5’ VFX Supervisor Kept Taylor Swift Song Secret Since February; Used Decoy Film

Thomas Jordan, VFX supervisor for "Toy Story 5," revealed at SXSW London that he has known about Taylor Swift's song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the film since February. To maintain secrecy, a decoy version of the film was created.

Variety Music·Jun 5, 2026·via Variety Music

‘Toy Story 5’ VFX Supervisor Kept Taylor Swift Song Secret Since February; Used Decoy Film

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Jun 5, 2026 8:02am PT

‘Toy Story 5’ VFX Supervisor Has Been Keeping Taylor Swift Song a Secret Since February: ‘We Had to Create a Decoy Version of the Film’ Without It

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“ Toy Story 5″ VFX supervisor Thomas Jordan has been keeping a secret for months. During a SXSW London panel on Friday, he revealed that he’s known about Taylor Swift’s song for the animated film since February.

Titled “ I Knew It, I Knew You ,” Swift’s “Toy Story” tune — which sees the pop star return to her country roots — was released on Friday before the movie hits theaters on June 19.