Overview

• Chief of War premiered its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on August 1, 2025, with the remaining installments following weekly.
• The series, co-created and co-written by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, reflects over a decade of research into late 18th-century Hawaiian history.
• Dialogue is delivered predominantly in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, guided by more than 15 cultural advisors and consultation with the Honolulu-based group Awaiaulu.
• Filmed on location in Hawaii and New Zealand, the production features large-scale battle scenes and a predominantly Polynesian cast including Temuera Morrison and Kaina Makua.
• Early reviews have lauded its cultural authenticity, epic scope and indigenous perspective, helping to build audience anticipation for the season ahead.