Chief of War

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Chief of War
Genre Historical drama
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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Network Apple TV+

Chief of War is an upcoming American historical drama miniseries created by Thomas Pa'a Sibbett and Jason Momoa for Apple TV+. Momoa also stars and executive produces the series, which consists of nine episodes. The series will premiere on August 1, 2025.

Contents

Premise

The story begins at the turn of the 18th century when the four major kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands were in a state of war. The series follows Kaʻiana, a Native Hawaiian (kānaka ʻōiwi/maoli) warrior and aliʻi (noble) who travels outside of the islands. He returns home and joins a bloody campaign until, at the last minute, he rebels the unification of Hawaii took place from 1782 to 1810 under Kamehameha I.[ citation needed ] Ka'iana, was called a "Prince of Kaua'i" and the "most famous Hawaiian in the world."[ citation needed ]

Cast

Episodes

No.Title  [1] Directed byWritten by  [1] Original release date  [2]
1"The Chief of War" Justin Chon [3] Thomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa August 1, 2025 (2025-8-1)
2"Changing Tides"Justin Chon [3] Thomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug Jung August 1, 2025 (2025-8-1)
3"City of Flowers"TBAThomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug JungAugust 8, 2025 (2025-8-8)
4"Ciudad De Flores, Part II"TBAThomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug JungAugust 15, 2025 (2025-8-15)
5"The Race of the Gods"TBAThomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug JungAugust 22, 2025 (2025-8-22)
6"The Splintered Paddle"TBAThomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug JungAugust 29, 2025 (2025-8-29)
7"Day of Spilled Brains"TBAThomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug JungSeptember 5, 2025 (2025-9-5)
8"The Sacred Niu Grove"TBAThomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason Momoa and Doug JungSeptember 12, 2025 (2025-9-12)
9"The Black Desert"Jason Momoa [4] Thomas Pa'a Sibbett & Jason MomoaSeptember 19, 2025 (2025-9-19)

Production

It was announced in April 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the eight episode miniseries, with Jason Momoa set to star in and executive produce. [5] Justin Chon was set to direct two episodes of the series that same month. [3] Casting announcements in October and November revealed that Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikaleʻo, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Hoke Tuhaka had joined the cast. [6] [7] [8] Cliff Curtis would join in a recurring role in February 2023. [9]

Filming for the series began by October 2022 in New Zealand, with Bay of Islands being used to stand in for 18th century Hawaii. [10] Major battle scenes were filmed in December in the lava fields of Kalapana, Hawaii. [11]

Release

The series will debut with its first two episodes on August 1, 2025, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter through September 19, 2025. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Chief of War". Writers Guild of America West . Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (March 31, 2025). "Jason Momoa Series 'Chief of War' Sets Release Date at Apple TV+". Variety . Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Otterson, Joe (April 14, 2022). "Jason Momoa Apple Series 'Chief of War' Sets 'Pachinko's' Justin Chon to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Apple TV+ unveils first look at star, executive producer and writer Jason Momoa in the epic new drama "Chief of War," premiering globally Friday, August 1, 2025". Apple TV+ Press. March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Petski, Denise (April 4, 2022). "Jason Momoa To Headline Chief Of War Limited Series For Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (October 19, 2022). "Temuera Morrison Joins Jason Momoa In Chief Of War Limited Series At Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  7. ↑ Otterson, Joe (November 16, 2022). "Jason Momoa Apple Series Chief of War Casts Luciane Buchanan (Exclusive)". Variety . Penske Media Corporation.
  8. ↑ Petski, Denise (November 17, 2022). "Jason Momoa Apple Series 'Chief Of War' Adds Eight To Cast". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  9. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 3, 2023). "Cliff Curtis Joins Jason Momoa's Apple Series Chief Of War As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  10. ↑ de Graaf, Peter (October 3, 2022). "Rāwhiti abuzz as Aquaman star Jason Momoa welcomed to Bay of Islands". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  11. ↑ Lum, Stephanie (December 15, 2022). "Jason Momoa wraps filming in Hawaii for new series". Hawaii News Now . Retrieved March 28, 2024.
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