Jason Momoa Stars In Chief of War. Photo courtesy/copyright of Apple TV+.
Chief of War is an epic new drama starring, executive produced and written by Jason Momoa and co-created by Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. 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 premieres August 1st, 2025 on Apple TV+. Check out the teaser below!
Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Momoa, Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai’i at the turn of the 18th century. The ensemble cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
This series is a passion project for creators, Momoa and Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage, and is produced 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 Mendoza. Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. Anders Engstrom, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten also serve as executive producers. Chief of War follows the worldwide success of Apple’s hit series See, starring Jason Momoa. All three chapters of See are now streaming globally on Apple TV+.
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