Overview

• Jason Momoa co-created, writes, stars in, and executive produces 'Chief of War,' which he calls a deeply personal passion project rooted in his Native Hawaiian heritage.
• The series follows warrior Ka‘iana’s effort to unify the Hawaiian Islands in the late 18th century as Western colonization looms, dramatizing true historical events from an Indigenous perspective.
• The recently released teaser trailer highlights the show’s cinematic visuals, intense action sequences, and the cultural richness of pre-colonial Hawai‘i.
• The production features a predominantly Polynesian cast, including Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, and Cliff Curtis, and music co-produced by Hans Zimmer and James Everingham.
• The series debuts on Apple TV+ with two episodes on August 1, 2025, followed by weekly releases through September 19, 2025.