Chief Of War Makes An Appearance With The First Image From Jason Momoa’s Apple TV+ Drama
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Carl Roberts 
Apple TV+ unveils a first look at star, executive producer and writer Jason Momoa in the epic new drama Chief of War, premiering globally.
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “Chief of War,” an epic new drama starring, executive produced and written by Jason Momoa. 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. He tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century. “Chief of War” 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.
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.
A PASSION PROJECT
This series is a passion project for creators Momoa and Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. It 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+.
Chief Of War will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 1st.
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