Taylor Swift faces competition from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Toy Story 5’ in 2027 Grammy predictions
Swift is among the artists expected to compete, with ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, her song from ‘Toy Story 5’
Taylor Swift could face stiff competition at the 2027 Grammy Awards, with KPop Demon Hunters, Toy Story 5 and several major film and television releases emerging as contenders for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
In a new predictions report, Billboard examines the 149 songs submitted for consideration in the category, highlighting six tracks it believes are among the likeliest nominees. The category recognises songwriting for music created specifically for films, television programmes, video games and other visual media.
Swift is among the artists expected to compete, with “I Knew It, I Knew You”, her song associated with Toy Story 5, attracting attention as a potential contender. The singer’s involvement adds another high-profile name to a category that regularly brings together pop stars, established songwriters and film composers.
Another major contender is “Golden” from Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters. The song became a global phenomenon, helping propel the film’s soundtrack into mainstream music charts and establishing its performers as major awards-season prospects. The track also won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2026 Grammys, making another strong showing for the franchise particularly notable.
The category’s appeal lies in its mix of musical styles and storytelling. Unlike awards that primarily recognise commercial success or standalone recordings, Best Song Written for Visual Media focuses on songs written specifically for a screen project, recognising the songwriting behind music that contributes to a film or television show’s narrative.
The 2027 predictions arrive ahead of the official Grammy nominations, which are scheduled to be announced on November 16, 2026. The ceremony will take place on February 7, 2027. Until nominations are confirmed, the artists and songs discussed remain potential contenders rather than official nominees.
With Swift’s continued presence in pop culture and the success of soundtracks such as KPop Demon Hunters, the category could become one of the more closely watched races at the upcom.ing ceremony
