A trailer for the upcoming, epic new TV series Chief of War has landed courtesy of its streaming home, Apple TV+. Jason Momoa leads the cast of the show, which he also co-created.
Chief of War also features an original score from Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and James Everingham.
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 colonization in the late 18th century.
The series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025 followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.
Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators, Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Momoa alongside Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes.
Watch the teaser trailer below.
