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 firm, which was founded three years ago by Julian Jacob, will then focus on transforming other toy brands into animated and live-action series, digital shorts, casual and mobile games, and immersive formats designed for today’s digitally native generation.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Gabriel Iglesias voices Boots, who returns as Dora's pet monkey and unlike the 2019 live-action film is actually wearing his boots.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, Mattel Studios currently has two other live-action adaptations, Masters of the Universe and Matchbox, in the works, both arriving in 2026.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 July 2025
The Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians director has teamed up with Mattel and Warner Bros. to direct and produce a live-action film based on one of the toy company’s most beloved franchises: Hot Wheels.
—EW.com, 7 July 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 July 2025
Gabriel Iglesias voices Boots, who returns as Dora's pet monkey and unlike the 2019 live-action film is actually wearing his boots.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, Mattel Studios currently has two other live-action adaptations, Masters of the Universe and Matchbox, in the works, both arriving in 2026.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 7 July 2025
The Wicked and Crazy Rich Asians director has teamed up with Mattel and Warner Bros. to direct and produce a live-action film based on one of the toy company’s most beloved franchises: Hot Wheels.
—EW.com, 7 July 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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