Michael Jackson was involved in a Pepsi commercial accident in 1984. Here’s what to know about the incident that was depicted in the 2026 ‘Michael’ biopic movie.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new biopic, Michael, contains a shocking scene in which pop icon Michael Jackson is badly burned while filming a Pepsi ...

Michael Jackson's downfall can be directly traced to the 1984 Pepsi commercial that set his hair ablaze ... and we connect the dots in our new documentary -- "TMZ Presents: Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal ...

The Pepsi commercial incident, in which Michael Jackson was burned, features prominently in the new movie, Michael. Michael Jackson was severely burned during a 1984 Pepsi commercial filming accident.

In January 1984, an incident on the set of a Pepsi commercial would have a lasting impact on Michael Jackson's life. The unexpected event, which involved the pop star temporarily catching on fire, is ...