Apple has released a trailer for its epic historical drama ‘Chief of War‘, starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa, premiering this August on the streaming service.
Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonisation in the late 18th century. Told from an indigenous perspective, “Chief of War” is a passion project for creators Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, who share native Hawaiian heritage.
The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Jason Momoa (Aquaman, See) alongside Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent, Filthy Rich), Temuera Morrison (The Book of Boba Fett, Once Were Warriors), Te Ao o Hinepehinga (Jonah), Cliff Curtis (Fear the Walking Dead, The Dark Horse), newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods (Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Hawai’i), Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom (The Tragedy of Macbeth, Judas and the Black Messiah), Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka (The Dead Lands, Savage), and Benjamin Hoetjes.
“Chief of War” is produced for Apple TV+ by FIFTH SEASON and Chernin Entertainment. Momoa directs the season finale and serves as executive producer. Doug Jung serves as showrunner and executive produces along with Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook and Brian Andrew Mendoza. Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. Anders Engström, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers. Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer, Hans Zimmer, wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with composer James Everingham, during his tenure with Bleeding Fingers Music, the multiple Emmy Award-winning and BAFTA Award-nominated composer collective co-founded by Zimmer in 2013.
‘Chief of War‘ will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday.
