Overview

• The final trailer for Chief of War arrived in late July, offering glimpses of Kaʻiana’s struggle in the 1780s and the looming unification push under King Kamehameha I.
• Showrunners Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett partnered with Awaiaulu and cultural advisers to integrate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and authentic tribal protocols into the narrative.
• Filming spanned Hawaii’s lava fields and New Zealand’s Bay of Islands to recreate the series’ epic battle scenes with historical fidelity.
• The predominantly Polynesian ensemble, featuring Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan and Cliff Curtis, showcases indigenous perspectives on resistance and alliance.
• All nine episodes will premiere simultaneously on August 1, 2025, on Apple TV+ as part of a unified drop following teasers and trailer releases.