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Chief of War Debuts at No. 1 on Apple TV+ With Hawaiian-Language Dialogue

Led by native Hawaiian creatives, the series draws acclaim for its cultural authenticity in a weekly rollout through mid-September.

In “Chief of War,” the epic story of Hawaii’s battles toward unification is told through the character Kaiana, a Hawaiian warrior played by Jason Momoa.
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High chief Namakeha (Te Kohe Tuhaka) and Nahi (Siua Ikaleo), who is Kaiana’s (Jason Momoa’s) younger brother, in “Chief of War.”

Overview

  • First two episodes released August 1 have catapulted Chief of War to the top position on Apple TV+ charts.
  • The series holds an 89% Tomatometer rating for its epic portrayal of late-18th-century Hawaiian unification.
  • Dialogue is predominantly in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, marking a landmark for Indigenous-language storytelling on a global streaming service.
  • Jason Momoa stars as Kaʻiana while also serving as co-creator, co-writer, executive producer and director of the finale.
  • Episode 3 premieres August 8, with new installments arriving each Friday until the series concludes on September 19.