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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While the country’s animation industry has flourished, Yoji shared that the live-action industry has lagged behind.
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Her recent live-action credits include episodes of Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern and History of the World Part II and CBS’ Elsbeth.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Monáe appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on October 29 dressed as the classic scary movie monster, Michael Myers Mike Myers’s live-action Cat in the Hat from 2003.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Netflix's live-action series will also come back for season 2 this coming March.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Her recent live-action credits include episodes of Hulu’s Mid-Century Modern and History of the World Part II and CBS’ Elsbeth.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Monáe appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on October 29 dressed as the classic scary movie monster, Michael Myers Mike Myers’s live-action Cat in the Hat from 2003.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Netflix's live-action series will also come back for season 2 this coming March.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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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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