Overview

• Apple TV+ released the first teaser trailer for 'Chief of War' on May 21, 2025, confirming its premiere date of August 1, 2025, with weekly episodes through September 19.
• Jason Momoa stars as Ka‘iana, a warrior striving to unify the Hawaiian islands before Western colonization, in this nine-episode series based on true events.
• The series is co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, both of Native Hawaiian heritage, and emphasizes authentic storytelling from an indigenous perspective.
• Featuring a predominantly Polynesian cast, the show includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Cliff Curtis, and newcomer Kaina Makua among its ensemble.
• The production boasts an accomplished creative team, including showrunner Doug Jung, director Justin Chon, and composer Hans Zimmer, who co-produced the score with James Everingham.