live-action

adjective

live-ac·tion ˈlīv-ˈak-shən

variants or less commonly live action

: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation

a live-action film

: done or performed live and usually in person

a live-action performance

live-action role-playing games

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The sister series to Shazam! was the first live-action superhero show with a woman in the lead role, and is thus remembered fondly by a generation of fans. —

Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 There were no other live-action films in the Reiwa era until Godzilla Minus One in 2023, which of course was another standalone story serving as a reboot capable of sustaining a new ongoing series of direct sequels in continuity with each other. —

Mark Hughes, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Variety: This is your live-action filmmaking debut. —

Jamie Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Every generation of kids deserves a live-action series in which awkward magical powers become the obvious metaphor for puberty, and, thankfully, Waverly Place is once again stepping in to fill that void. —

Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for live-action