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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Blending Degruson’s experience with Belaid’s live-action, indie references, the duo crafted a family-friendly adventure with memorable characters, lush backgrounds and thrilling chase scenes, going from one setting to another in this bigger-than-life odyssey.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 21 June 2026
Rideback, the production company behind the billion-dollar live-action Lilo & Stitch and Aladdin movies, and run by Jonathan Eirich and Michael Lofaso, will produce the feature.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Most people know Nickelodeon for cartoons these days, but in the ‘90s, the channel was just as likely to host teen favorites like Clarissa Explains It All and other live-action shows like Gullah Gullah Island.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Then, Lanterns, the first live-action DCU series, an important step for that universe.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 21 June 2026
Rideback, the production company behind the billion-dollar live-action Lilo & Stitch and Aladdin movies, and run by Jonathan Eirich and Michael Lofaso, will produce the feature.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Most people know Nickelodeon for cartoons these days, but in the ‘90s, the channel was just as likely to host teen favorites like Clarissa Explains It All and other live-action shows like Gullah Gullah Island.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Then, Lanterns, the first live-action DCU series, an important step for that universe.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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 25 Jun. 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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