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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This will also allow the return of the Sith to avoid clashing with their other May releases like Marvel’s Thunderbolts and the live-action Lilo and Stitch.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In 1987 Dolph Lundgren played He-Man in a live-action adaptation called Masters of the Universe.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Kennedy’s accomplishments include the excellent Disney+ live-action Star Wars shows The Mandalorian and Andor and some big box office wins but the bigger picture has been one of disarray, as Star Wars slides further and further into cultural and commercial irrelevance.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The exec has formidable experience across the live-action and animation spheres as well as family fare.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In 1987 Dolph Lundgren played He-Man in a live-action adaptation called Masters of the Universe.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Kennedy’s accomplishments include the excellent Disney+ live-action Star Wars shows The Mandalorian and Andor and some big box office wins but the bigger picture has been one of disarray, as Star Wars slides further and further into cultural and commercial irrelevance.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The exec has formidable experience across the live-action and animation spheres as well as family fare.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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