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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The live-action adaptation of Moana is expected in theaters July 10, 2026.
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Clarissa Cruz, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
This also isn’t the only adaptation of Minecraft in development: a live-action movie starring Jack Black is slated to hit theaters next year.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 May 2024
Details on Hemsworth's part in the live-action film are still unclear.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2024
The cut-outs point to Stenberg’s role as an assassin named Mae in the Disney+ live-action series.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 May 2024
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Clarissa Cruz, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
This also isn’t the only adaptation of Minecraft in development: a live-action movie starring Jack Black is slated to hit theaters next year.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 30 May 2024
Details on Hemsworth's part in the live-action film are still unclear.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 May 2024
The cut-outs point to Stenberg’s role as an assassin named Mae in the Disney+ live-action series.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 May 2024
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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