live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən 
variants
or less commonly live action
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
a live-action film
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
a live-action performance
live-action role-playing games
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Plenty of other projects are in development, including a Hot Wheels movie; a Barney film written by Ayo Edebiri and produced by Daniel Kaluuya; a live-action Matchbox movie; a Polly Pockets film with Lena Dunham and Lily Collins; and a Vin Diesel title based on the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots toy.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The pic broke numerous records — including becoming the the top-grossing live-action film of Brad Pitt’s career, not adjusted for inflation.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Announced last August, the live-action series was created by and stars Jordan Mendoza.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Netflix confirmed during the One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo that a third season of the live-action series will indeed be happening.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The pic broke numerous records — including becoming the the top-grossing live-action film of Brad Pitt’s career, not adjusted for inflation.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Announced last August, the live-action series was created by and stars Jordan Mendoza.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
Netflix confirmed during the One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo that a third season of the live-action series will indeed be happening.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for live-action
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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