Apple TV+ has unveiled the first teaser trailer for “Chief of War,” an epic new historical drama starring, co-created, and executive produced by Jason Momoa. This nine-episode series, based on true events and presented from an indigenous Hawaiian perspective, follows Momoa’s character, Ka’iana, a legendary warrior. Set in the late 18th century, the story centers on his challenging quest to unify the Hawaiian Islands before the looming threat of Western colonization alters their fate.

Check out the film’s official plot synopsis: “The story follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century. 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.”

Chief of War is set to premiere on August 1, 2025.