Tom Hanks Says Taylor Swift’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Song Was Kept ‘Top Secret’ From the Cast Until Release Day

Tom Hanks revealed that Taylor Swift's original song for "Toy Story 5" was kept a complete secret from the cast until its release day. Hanks shared with Variety at the "Toy Story 5" Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday night that the cast was unaware of Swift's contribution until the moment it was unveiled. He described the situation as "top secret," indicating that the production team deliberately withheld this information from the actors. The premiere event marked the first public acknowledgment of Swift's involvement in the film's soundtrack. This level of secrecy highlights the studio's strategy to build anticipation for the film and its musical elements. The specific details of the song's integration into the movie's narrative were not disclosed by Hanks, but his comments underscore the surprise element intended for the audience and the film's stars.