Jason Momoa Leads the Charge in Chief of War Trailer


Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for its latest epic historical drama, “Chief of War,” starring Jason Momoa. Momoa is well-versed in the genre, having previously starred in the Discovery Channel’s “Frontier” series.

“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,” reads the official synopsis.

The series is scheduled to start streaming on August 1, 2025.

Chief of War: Jason Momoa’s New Historical Drama on Apple TV+


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.