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Tom's Guide
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This epic Apple TV Plus historical drama series with Jason Momoa just got an action-packed trailer — it's streaming this summer
One of Apple TV Plus' first original shows was 'See', a post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama starring Jason Momoa; it ran for three seasons and concluded in 2022. This summer, the DC star is back on the streaming service with another Apple show — and thanks to a new teaser trailer, we've had our first proper look at what's in store. This new release is 'Chief of War,' an epic historical drama about the islands of Hawai'i. Billed as a 'passion project' for co-creators Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett (who share native Hawaiian heritage), 'Chief of War' takes us back to the late 18th century to tell the story of the unification and colonisation of Hawai'i from the indigenous point of view. Check out the teaser below: Opening with a speedy montage of what's to come, we see Momoa as the warrior, Ka'iana, looking out to the ocean, as a voiceover says he'll see 'the Prophecy' fulfilled. Things might look peaceful at first, but that peace turns to mention of war, and the trailer pivots in kind. What began as a mix of natural beauty and scenes of island life switches to shots of cannonfire, colonial visitors, and concludes with shots right at the heart of a chaotic battlefield. 'Epic' is the word Apple used to describe the series when they shared a first image from the series back in March, and, based on what we've just seen, it sure seems like an apt description: 'Chief of War' is certainly on my summer watchlist, after this. Excited? You'll be pleased to know 'Chief of War' already has a release date. 'Chief of War' is getting a two-episode premiere on Friday, August 1, 2025, and new episodes will continue to release every Friday through September 19, exclusively on Apple TV Plus. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Apple has already shared a brief series synopsis for 'Chief of War.' It reads: 'Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai'i, the nine-episode series is based on true events and follows warrior Ka'iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.' 'Chief of War' has been performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast. The series' ensemble cast also 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. If you need something to stream while you wait for 'Chief of War' to air, check out our guide to the best Apple TV Plus shows for tons more streaming recommendations to fill your watchlist.
Hypebeast
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Apple TV+ Reveals Teaser Trailer for Jason Momoa's Hawaiian Epic Historical Drama 'Chief of War'
Summary Apple TV+has released the first teaser trailer forChief of War, an epic new historical drama starring, co-created, and executive produced byJason Momoa. The nine-episode series, based on true events and told from an indigenous Hawaiian perspective, follows Momoa's character, Ka'iana, a legendary warrior. Set in the late 18th century, the narrative focuses on his arduous journey to unify the Hawaiian Islands before the encroaching threat of Western colonization fundamentally changes their destiny. This is a passion project for Momoa and co-creator Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, who share native Hawaiian heritage. The teaser showcases breathtaking visuals of the Hawaiian islands, intense battle sequences, and a predominantly Polynesian cast, including Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, and Cliff Curtis. The series is set to make its global debut on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on Friday, August 1, 2025, with new episodes following weekly through September 19. Momoa himself directs the season finale, promising a deeply personal and visually stunning conclusion to this significant historical narrative.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Chief of War' teaser: Jason Momoa must unify the Hawaiian islands in Apple TV's intense historical drama
Apple TV+ on Wednesday (May 21) unveiled the teaser of its upcoming Hawaiian historical drama series, Chief of War. The series is headlined by Jason Momoa, who has also co-written and co-created the show, apart from executive producing and directing the season finale. 'You will see a prophecy fulfilled, Ka'iana. The path is yours to find,' says a voiceover as we see Ka'iana (Momoa) unify the Hawaiian islands before Western colonisation in the late 18th century. According to Apple TV, the nine-episode show is based on real events. Momoa created the show along with Thomas Pa'a Sibbett. Doug Jung has served as the showrunner. Momoa and Pa'a Sibbett wrote the pilot and finale episodes, while Jung wrote episodes 2-8, said a report by The Hollywood Reporter. Chief of War features a predominantly Polynesian cast. Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes feature in the cast of the series. Chief of War has a theme music written by Hans Zimmer, who also co-produced the score of the series with composer James Everingham. Produced by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment for Apple TV+, the series will premiere on August 1 with the first two episodes, with successive episodes releasing every Friday through September 19.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Momoa Is a Hawaiian Warrior Ready for Battle in First 'Chief of War' Teaser
One of Hawaii's epic tales is coming to life. Jason Momoa stars as the warrior Ka'iana in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Chief of War, a "passion project" for him and his co-creator Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, as they both hail from the islands. In the first teaser for the series, which is inspired by true events, war is coming — and it's up to Ka'iana to win. "You will see the Prophecy fulfilled, Ka'iana," a voiceover says in Hawaiian as the teaser begins, hinting at the journey ahead of Momoa's character. "The path is yours to find." As White settlers arrive on the island and tensions rise, Ka'ahumanu (Luciane Buchanan) asks Ka'iana, "Are you still the chief who desires peace over war?" But it's not the time for peace in the warrior's eyes, as he replies, "Not today," setting the stage for the battle of a lifetime. Chief of War is a nine-episode series set against the backdrop of Hawai'i that follows Momoa's Ka'iana as he "tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century," per the official logline. The series is told from an Indigenous perspective and features a predominantly Polynesian cast, with Momoa and Buchanan starring alongside Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis and more. Momoa, 45, called the series "a story rooted in my home, my culture, and my heart" in a March Instagram post as he shared the first-look photo. "Hawaiian history has never been told like this," he teased. He also posted a selfie-style video to his Instagram Stories celebrating the release of the first photo from the show, as he said, "It's finally out – please go check out the first look of Chief of War. Just wanna say, all my love to Hawai'i." "I'm really excited, it's coming out on my birthday – I didn't pick that either," he said in the video as he also thanked Apple TV+ for releasing the show. "Been with you guys since the beginning and I'm so thankful." Before he headed to Hawai'i to film the series in 2022, Momoa told PEOPLE that Chief of War was "20 years in the making" and called it his own version of "Braveheart or Last of the Mohicans." "It's been a dream come true. And finally, my name is big enough to be able to get people interested to watch those kinds of stories. We have tons of beautiful stories and I'm very excited to go home and tell them." "This is everything I have," he said of Chief of War. "I'm writing, producing, acting, and directing. Everything's in it. It's my whole heart, going back to my people." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The first 2 episodes of Chief of War premiere August 1 on Apple TV+, with new episodes premiering Fridays through Sept. 19. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Jason Momoa faces battle in 'Chief of War' teaser
May 21 (UPI) -- Apple TV+ is teasing Chief of War starring Jason Momoa, who also writes and executive produces the historical drama. "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, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century," an official synopsis reads. "Are you still the chief who desires peace over war?" asks Ka'ahumanu (Luciane Buchanan) in the teaser released Wednesday. "Not today," he says. Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes also star. The first pair of episodes arrive on the streamer Aug. 1, with weekly shows arriving after that.
