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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Driven by the recent success of high-profile titles such as The Last of Us and A Minecraft Movie, the market has shifted decisively towards live-action adaptations and away from animation, added the research firm.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
And more stuff beyond that the Duffers have started to allude to [with the live-action spinoff].
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
David Hekili Kenui Bell, who appeared in the live-action remake of Disney's Lilo & Stitch, died at age 46.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2025, only the live-action Lilo & Stitch and Zootopia 2 could get over that hump.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2026
And more stuff beyond that the Duffers have started to allude to [with the live-action spinoff].
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
David Hekili Kenui Bell, who appeared in the live-action remake of Disney's Lilo & Stitch, died at age 46.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2025, only the live-action Lilo & Stitch and Zootopia 2 could get over that hump.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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