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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The idea of a live-action FernGully is already mind-boggling.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The Prime Video live-action Marvel series is slated to premiere globally on May 27.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
She’ll next be seen opposite Nicolas Cage in live-action series Spider-Noir, set for a May 27 release on Prime Video.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
In addition to Toy Story 5, other entries on the 2026 Disney slate include a live-action Moana, Star Wars movie Mandalorian & Grogu and Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The Prime Video live-action Marvel series is slated to premiere globally on May 27.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
She’ll next be seen opposite Nicolas Cage in live-action series Spider-Noir, set for a May 27 release on Prime Video.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
In addition to Toy Story 5, other entries on the 2026 Disney slate include a live-action Moana, Star Wars movie Mandalorian & Grogu and Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 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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