However, though it may not be like the typical live action movies that we are used to, The Lion King absolutely falls under the qualifications of a live action movie rather than an animated one.
Because the action of The Lion King was originally captured by a camera rather than created on a computer, the movie technically qualifies as a live action movie.
Had the new Lion King been made entirely on a computer like many of the modern 3D animated movies, then it would fall into the animated movie category.
The live-action remake of the Disney classic The Lion King has finally hit theaters to mixed reviews.