Halloween 2025 got a futuristic twist as Tesla’s Optimus robot rose from the “dead” at the iconic Tesla Diner in Los Angeles
. Posted by enthusiast Zack (@BLKMDL3) on November 1, the clip exploded with 3,612 likes, 418 reposts, and over 500,000 views overnight.
The undead bot, decked in ragged plaid and eerie makeup, lurches zombie-style past Cybertrucks and costumed families, blending tech spectacle with spooky fun.
Tesla Zombie Optimus Walk Ignites Halloween Hype
Quoting Tesla’s official Optimus account, the video captures the bot’s jerky, arm-outstretched gait under sunset glows near a massive Universal Studios billboard.
“Zombie Optimus is making an appearance at Tesla Diner tonight! He’s walking in a zombie fashion too,” Zack captioned, sparking instant shares.
Attendees in bunny onesies and tees mingled, turning the Supercharger spot into a pop-up haunt. Global Halloween spending hit $10.6 billion this year, and Tesla’s event nailed the viral vibe—90 replies buzzed with excitement.
Zombie Optimus making an appearance at Tesla Diner tonight!
He’s walking in a zombie fashion too https://t.co/vXsoFl8rxu pic.twitter.com/74VT9u3L6H
— Zack (@BLKMDL3) November 1, 2025
Tech fans marveled at the engineering: “I’m actually surprised it still works with that much of its cameras blocked,” one reply noted (12 likes).
Skeptics chimed in too: “Note this Optimus… both teleoperated by humans. It’s NOT self operating” (3 likes), highlighting the human-piloted magic behind the bot’s moves.
Viral Reactions to Tesla Optimus Robot Costume Stunt
Humor ruled replies: “ZOMBTIMUS” and Thriller dance pleas like “Aw man you gotta get it to do the thriller dance” dominated, with one fan adding, “I just imagined him dancing thriller 🫶🏻😂”.
On-site joy poured in: “I was just there with my husband! It was awesome! Happy Halloween!” . This Tesla Optimus event hooks Elon Musk devotees, merging AI dreams with zombie lore for 243 bookmarks saved.
As Tesla pushes humanoid bots toward 2026 production, this stunt teases wilder integrations. Will Zombie Optimus return? The diner’s charging up for more.
