Overview

• Late July events—including an Oʻahu world premiere and multiple press screenings—have intensified anticipation for the series’ Aug. 1 debut on Apple TV+.
• Collider’s exclusive sneak peek teases Kaʻiana’s fierce stand against invaders, emphasizing the show’s epic scope and indigenous perspective.
• A Globe and Mail feature highlights Apple’s full support for predominantly Ōlelo Hawaiʻi dialogue and spotlights the real shark-fighting sequence rooted in Hawaiian lore.
• On TODAY, Jason Momoa revealed his father, Joseph Momoa, makes a cameo blowing the traditional conch shell, underscoring the project’s personal cultural ties.
• Momoa and co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett have already opened discussions about a second season, buoyed by early viewer engagement metrics.