Elon Musk-led Tesla 's humanoid robot, Optimus , recently made an appearance on the red carpet at the Tron: Ares world premiere in Los Angeles. At the event, the robot posed in a Kung Fu stance opposite actor Jared Leto . A video shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) quickly went viral, showing the robot performing Kung Fu moves in a playful face-off with the actor.
Sharing the clip, which drew widespread attention within hours, Tesla's official X account for Optimus wrote: “Tried to start a fight at the Tron : Ares premiere.” The public display was reportedly part of an effort involving Tesla, Disney , and Elon Musk 's xAI platform, designed to connect Hollywood events with advanced robotics technology.
In the viral clip, which has already garnered over 28 million views, Optimus is seen playfully facing off against Jared Leto, showing off a series of choreographed kung fu-style moves. Leto stays in character during the lighthearted moment, striking a playful kung fu pose of his own and smiling as the robot continues its routine.
The exchange quickly went viral, gaining even more attention after Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared photos of Optimus at the event. The world’s richest man reshared Disney’s X post showing the robot at the event and wrote, “Optimus at the Tron Premiere!”
Tesla’s Optimus robot to make its movie debut
The Tron: Ares premiere, which is the third chapter in the iconic sci-fi action franchise, marked the first time Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, made an appearance at a major Hollywood film event. The stunt was part of a larger initiative to integrate xAI’s generative technology into interactive fan experiences for Disney’s highly anticipated Tron sequel.
Set to release on October 10, the film stars Jared Leto in the lead role and centres on humanity’s first encounter with sentient AI, exploring what happens when a powerful digital program enters the real world.
Sharing the clip, which drew widespread attention within hours, Tesla's official X account for Optimus wrote: “Tried to start a fight at the Tron : Ares premiere.” The public display was reportedly part of an effort involving Tesla, Disney , and Elon Musk 's xAI platform, designed to connect Hollywood events with advanced robotics technology.
In the viral clip, which has already garnered over 28 million views, Optimus is seen playfully facing off against Jared Leto, showing off a series of choreographed kung fu-style moves. Leto stays in character during the lighthearted moment, striking a playful kung fu pose of his own and smiling as the robot continues its routine.
Tried to start a fight at the Tron: Ares premiere pic.twitter.com/TvWCOaXIlN
— Tesla Optimus (@Tesla_Optimus) October 7, 2025
The exchange quickly went viral, gaining even more attention after Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared photos of Optimus at the event. The world’s richest man reshared Disney’s X post showing the robot at the event and wrote, “Optimus at the Tron Premiere!”
Tesla’s Optimus robot to make its movie debut
The Tron: Ares premiere, which is the third chapter in the iconic sci-fi action franchise, marked the first time Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, made an appearance at a major Hollywood film event. The stunt was part of a larger initiative to integrate xAI’s generative technology into interactive fan experiences for Disney’s highly anticipated Tron sequel.
Set to release on October 10, the film stars Jared Leto in the lead role and centres on humanity’s first encounter with sentient AI, exploring what happens when a powerful digital program enters the real world.
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