Apple TV+ unveiled the first look trailer for Chief of War today, a historical drama starring, written, and executive produced by Jason Momoa (Aquaman, A Minecraft Movie).
Set in late 18th-century Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series follows warrior Ka‘iana (Momoa) as he seeks to unify the islands before Western colonization. The story follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century.
Based on true events and told from an indigenous perspective, the show premieres globally on Apple TV+ with two episodes on August 1, 2025, followed by weekly episodes through September 19.
Created by Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, both of native Hawaiian descent, the series features a largely Polynesian cast, including Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Benjamin Hoetjes.
Produced by FIFTH SEASON and Chernin Entertainment, Momoa directs the finale and executive produces with Doug Jung (showrunner), Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook, and Brian Andrew Mendoza.
Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and also executive produces.
Catch the official trailer and first look photos from the new series below.
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