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Fans Link Taylor Swift to Toy Story 5 After Countdown Teaser Disappears

May 1, 2026
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Fans Link Taylor Swift to Toy Story 5 After Countdown Teaser Disappears

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Taylor Swift posted a Toy Story 5 countdown teaser on her site before removing it, sparking fan theories about her involvement. Supporters point to shared visual elements between her recent music video and the film, plus cast member Greta Lee's appearance in both projects. While some suggest she may provide a song, others speculate she might voice a character given previous collaborations with Disney.

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