Apple TV+ released the trailer for its upcoming historical drama Chief of War, starring, written, and executive produced by Jason Momoa. Set amidst the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he endeavors to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.
Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19, 2025.
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What is Jason Momoa’s Chief of War?
Chief of War, co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, tells the story of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i from an indigenous perspective. This historical drama is a passion project for both creators, who share native Hawaiian heritage. The series aims to provide an unprecedented look at this pivotal period in Hawaiian history.
Meet the Cast
- Jason Momoa as Ka‘iana
- Luciane Buchanan
- Temuera Morrison
- Te Ao o Hinepehinga
- Cliff Curtis
- Kaina Makua
- Moses Goods
- Siua Ikale‘o
- Brandon Finn
- James Udom
- Mainei Kinimaka
- Te Kohe Tuhaka
- Benjamin Hoetjes
Production details provided by Apple TV+:
The series is produced for Apple TV+ by FIFTH SEASON and Chernin Entertainment. Jason Momoa directs the season finale and serves as an executive producer. Doug Jung serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook, and Brian Andrew Mendoza. Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and serves as an executive producer.
Additional executive producers include Anders Engström, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence, and Tim Van Patten. Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with composer James Everingham during his tenure with Bleeding Fingers Music. This series follows the worldwide success of Apple’s hit series See, also starring Momoa, with all three chapters currently streaming globally.
Watch the Trailer Here
Chief of War – Official Trailer | Apple TV+
Before the Kingdom, there was war. Chief of War premieres August 1 on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_ChiefOfWar Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai’I in the late 18th century. Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage.
Chief of War will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on August 1, 2025, through September 19, 2025.
