Overview

• Chief of War premiered on Apple TV+ on August 1, 2025, and is now available to stream.
• Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett conceived the project in 2015, realizing a decade-long passion for a native-driven historical drama.
• The narrative follows Ka’iana during late 18th-century warfare among Hawaii’s island kingdoms and his journeys to secure muskets from Europe.
• Reviewers have praised the show’s sweeping battle scenes and authentic settings while pointing out its relatively simple dramatic arc.
• Talks about a second season are underway as Apple TV+ weighs the series’ performance against tighter streaming budgets.