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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Margaret Kerry, a Disney icon and the live-action Peter Pan inspiration for the beloved Tinker Bell character, has died at age 97.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The Stitch sequel will not be Sanders’ live-action debut.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Surrounding the cage are more than 4,000 black folding chairs for the limited crowd of VIPs watching the live-action event.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The film, which marked Lord and Miller’s live-action directorial debut, grossed more than $200 million worldwide.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 June 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The Stitch sequel will not be Sanders’ live-action debut.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Surrounding the cage are more than 4,000 black folding chairs for the limited crowd of VIPs watching the live-action event.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The film, which marked Lord and Miller’s live-action directorial debut, grossed more than $200 million worldwide.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 June 2026
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 17 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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