Taylor Swift has added another top hit to his already formidable resume, which “I Knew It, I Knew You”her contributions to Disney and Pixar are highly anticipated Toy Story 5 soundtrack, debuts at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Track, written and produced by Swift together with a longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff (P!nk, Sabrina Carpenter, Lorde)opened at the summit with 52,434 chart units, according to Official listing company. The achievement comes just a few days before Toy Story 5 hits UK cinemas next weekend, positioning the song as one of the biggest soundtrack successes of the year.
“I Knew It, I Knew You” has been widely praised by fans and critics for its return to the country pop narrative that first established Swift as one of music’s most distinctive songwriters. Anchored by acoustic instrumentation and nostalgic lyrics, the song marks a notable stylistic shift from the synth-pop and alternative influences that have dominated much of her recent work.
Taylor Swift – I Knew It, I Knew You (from Toy Story 5)
The chart-topping debut extends Swift’s remarkable success in the UK. “I Knew It, I Knew You” becomes her seventh No. 1 single, following previous charts “Look What You Made Me Do” (2017), “Anti-Hero” (2022), ‘Is it over now? (Taylor’s Version)’ (2023), ‘Two weeks’ (2024), “Ophelia’s Fate” (2025), and ‘Fire’ (2026).
The latest milestone also cements Swift’s status as one of the defining charting forces of the decade. With two number one singles already in 2026, she becomes the first international artist to reach multiple charts this year. The only other act to match that feat in 2026 so far is Harry Styleswhose singles ‘Opening’ and “American Girls” both reached the top spot earlier in the year.
Swift’s seventh chart topper puts her alongside an elite group of artists with seven UK No.1 singles, including Michael Jackson, George Michael and U2.
The success of “I Knew It, I Knew You” continues what has been a blockbuster period for Taylor. Between record-breaking tours, re-recorded albums, original releases and now a major Disney soundtrack hit, the singer-songwriter remains one of the most reliable hitmakers in global music.
For Disney and Pixar, the song’s immediate chart impact provides another boost ahead of its release Toy Story 5the latest installment in one of cinemas’ most beloved animated series. For Swift, it’s simply another week at No. 1.
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