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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Prodigy aside, every movie, live-action shows and animations can be found on Plus.
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
While Sony Television’s focus has been on drama since exiting the broadcast live-action comedy business a few years ago, the studio has been slowly regrowing its comedy footprint.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Their Angry Films banner is also developing a live-action feature adaptation of horror video game Poppy Playtime and classic pulp hero Buck Rogers, both with Legendary.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
There may be a reason the initial teaser for Disney’s live-action remake of Moana held back on giving us a really good look at Maui.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
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Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2026
While Sony Television’s focus has been on drama since exiting the broadcast live-action comedy business a few years ago, the studio has been slowly regrowing its comedy footprint.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Their Angry Films banner is also developing a live-action feature adaptation of horror video game Poppy Playtime and classic pulp hero Buck Rogers, both with Legendary.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
There may be a reason the initial teaser for Disney’s live-action remake of Moana held back on giving us a really good look at Maui.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
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