Jason Momoais back at Apple TV+. TheGame of Thronesstar led the apocalyptic dramaSeeas Baba Voss for three seasons, but now he’s back doing something different. The actor stars in and co-createdChief of War, a historical drama set in Hawai’i. Taking place against the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events follows warriorKa’iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. Told from an indigenous perspective,Chief of Waris a passion project for creators, Momoa andThomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. The series features a predominantly Polynesian cast, led by Momoa alongsideLuciane Buchanan(The Night Agent),Temuera Morrison,Te Ao o Hinepehinga,Cliff Curtis,Kaina Makua,Moses Goods,Siua Ikale’o,Brandon Finn,James Udom,Mainei Kinimaka,Te Kohe Tuhaka,andBenjamin Hoetjes.
Apple TV+ released a teaser trailer before the show’s August 1 debut. It takes viewers deep into the culture of pre-colonial Hawai’i, following Ka’iana as chief who wants toend the infighting between the tribesand unify them. The trailer promises a lot of positive explorations of Hawai’i’s culture. From architecture to fashion, the show will dive into everything that made their culture unique. However, Ka’iana will have to achieve his destiny and purpose quickly because an external threat is coming for the people in the shape of explorers and colonizers. With them, they bring deceit, chaos, and war. Maybe Ka’iana’s expectations of ending wars will have to wait because there is an important one to be won.
Who Is Behind ‘Chief of War?’
Momoa wears many hats as the star, executive producer, co-creator, and director of the season finale episode.Doug Jungserves as showrunner and executive produces along with Sibbett,Peter Cherninof Chernin Entertainment,Jenno Topping,Tracey Cook,andBrian Mendoza.Justin Chondirects the first two episodes and serves as executive producer.Anders Engstrom,Jim Rowe,Molly Allen,Francis Lawrence, andTim Van Pattenalso serve as executive producers. The epic drama is elevated by music from seasoned music composerHans Zimmer, who wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with composerJames Everingham.Chief of Warwill make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Friday, July 05, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday through September 19.
Stay tuned to Collider for further updates, and in the meantime, watchSeeon Apple TV+ to catch Momoa in action ahead of the new series.
Chief of War
