"Action adaptation" refers to the process of turning a story, typically from a book, comic, or video game, into a movie or TV show that has a lot of action and excitement.
There have been a ton of live action adaptations, but nothing like this. (kotaku.com)
After being pulled into watching this live - action adaptation from 2016, I came away having enjoyed this light - hearted take on a classic. (windowscentral.com)
These live - action adaptations just don't stop coming, man. (otakuusamagazine.com)