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
Examples of live-action in a Sentence
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Those shows would later prove to be the connective tissue feeding into Disney’s live-action Star Wars universe.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Dwayne Johnson said Moana 3 is in the works during a press conference for the live-action adaptation in Rio de Janeiro, per Variety.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Netflix is releasing a new game show, one that combines the popularity of Squid Game, the timeless charms of the live-action Wonka experience, and the unwanted ubiquity of technofascist horrors beyond our comprehension.
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Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Of course, innovation in live-action experiences can extend well beyond community outreach and awareness.
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David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Dwayne Johnson said Moana 3 is in the works during a press conference for the live-action adaptation in Rio de Janeiro, per Variety.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Netflix is releasing a new game show, one that combines the popularity of Squid Game, the timeless charms of the live-action Wonka experience, and the unwanted ubiquity of technofascist horrors beyond our comprehension.
—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Of course, innovation in live-action experiences can extend well beyond community outreach and awareness.
—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
30 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 5 Jul. 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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