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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Lilli became a doll in 1955 and was sold across Europe, and by 1958, the character was even given a live-action movie.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The Euro base will work across theatrical distribution, TV/streaming, home video, merchandise, and games for anime and select live-action IP.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
The European push follows a busy period of overseas expansion for Toho, as the company has worked to build a global operating infrastructure around its IP amid the surging international popularity of Japanese anime and live-action content.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Jim Carrey's 2000 live-action version can be streamed on both Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
The Euro base will work across theatrical distribution, TV/streaming, home video, merchandise, and games for anime and select live-action IP.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
The European push follows a busy period of overseas expansion for Toho, as the company has worked to build a global operating infrastructure around its IP amid the surging international popularity of Japanese anime and live-action content.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Jim Carrey's 2000 live-action version can be streamed on both Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 26 Dec. 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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