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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Dean DeBlois, who wrote and directed all three animated How to Train Your Dragon films, is once again behind the reins for the 2025 live-action remake.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Preparing to shoot the live-action footage was also challenging.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 14 June 2025
In June 2024, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and his aides were at a Virginia military base where the service was putting on one of its live-action shows for kids and families.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 14 June 2025
There are theatrical releases finally coming home, including a Ben Affleck action sequel, Anthony Mackie's first solo Marvel superhero movie and a Disney live-action remake with rising star Rachel Zegler.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Preparing to shoot the live-action footage was also challenging.
—Kambole Campbell, Variety, 14 June 2025
In June 2024, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and his aides were at a Virginia military base where the service was putting on one of its live-action shows for kids and families.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 14 June 2025
There are theatrical releases finally coming home, including a Ben Affleck action sequel, Anthony Mackie's first solo Marvel superhero movie and a Disney live-action remake with rising star Rachel Zegler.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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 17 Jun. 2025.
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