Overview

• The trailer released July 10 showcases epic land and sea battles as Kaʻiana (Jason Momoa) strives to unite Hawaiʻi’s tribes against encroaching Western colonizers.
• Chief of War spans nine episodes that dramatize the late 18th-century unification and colonization of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous viewpoint.
• A predominantly Polynesian ensemble cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis and newcomer Kaina Makua.
• Significant portions of dialogue are spoken in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi to reinforce cultural authenticity and historical accuracy.
• Produced by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment, the series is led by showrunner Doug Jung with a musical score co-produced by Hans Zimmer.