The most common meanings of DOA are Dead on arrival and Dead or Alive.It may also refer to:In entertainment D.O.A. , a film noir starring Edmond O'Brien D.O.A. , a remake of the 1950 film featuring Dennis Quaid Dead or Alive, a trilogy of films by Japanese director Takashi Miike Dead or Alive , the first film in the trilogy Dead or Alive Dead or Alive, a film based on the video game Dead or Alive , the first game