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Jason Momoa’s Chief of War Readied for Apple TV+ Debut After Hawaiian Premiere

Set to debut August 1 on Apple TV+, the series highlights Momoa’s decade-long collaboration with Thomas Paʻa Sibbett in bringing authentic Hawaiian history to the screen.

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Overview

  • Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett spent more than a decade developing the nine-part epic, with Momoa co-writing, executive producing and directing the finale episode.
  • At the July 18 Hawaiian premiere, Momoa described the event as a destiny moment, highlighting his personal and ancestral connection to the project.
  • Filmed on location in Hawaii and New Zealand with a predominantly Polynesian cast, the drama features dialogue delivered mainly in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
  • Lead actors including Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis completed rigorous language coaching to ensure authentic pronunciation and cultural expression.
  • Fully finalized and ready for viewers, Chief of War will launch with two episodes on August 1, followed by weekly installments on Apple TV+.