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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Consider: In the last 15 years, only three live-action movies that cost $100 million or less, excluding marketing, have reached $950 million in ticket sales, according to IMDBpro, a film industry database.
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Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The 73-year-old actor, who has appeared in five live-action Star Wars films and made de-aged cameos in The Mandalorian TV series, suggested that Skywalker’s run is over — and should be over.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
After The Notebook premiered in 2004, Hewitt acted in the two Garfield live-action films (2004-2006) and the drama Ghost Whisperer (2005-2010).
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 1 June 2025
The live-action short film competition features 10 entries from around the globe.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2025
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Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The 73-year-old actor, who has appeared in five live-action Star Wars films and made de-aged cameos in The Mandalorian TV series, suggested that Skywalker’s run is over — and should be over.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2025
After The Notebook premiered in 2004, Hewitt acted in the two Garfield live-action films (2004-2006) and the drama Ghost Whisperer (2005-2010).
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 1 June 2025
The live-action short film competition features 10 entries from around the globe.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2025
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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