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First trailer historical drama for Chief of War starring Jason Momoa

May 22, 2025 by Amie Cranswick

Apple TV+ has debuted the first trailer for Chief of War, the upcoming historical drama series from writer/executive producer Jason Momoa.

Set of the islands of Hawai’i in the late 18th century, the series is based on true events and tells the story of warrior Ka’iana (Momoa) and his efforts to unify the islands before Western colonization. Check out the trailer below…

Performed by a predominantly Polynesian cast led by Jason Momoa, “Chief of War” follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonisation of Hawai’i at the turn of the 18th century.

The cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka and Te Kohe Tuhaka.

Chief of War premieres on Apple TV+ on August 1st.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Trailers Tagged With: Apple TV+, Brandon Finn, Chief of War, Cliff Curtis, James Udom, Jason Momoa, Kaina Makua, Luciane Buchanan, Mainei Kinimaka, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Temuera Morrison

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth’s editorial and management team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Editor-in-Chief of FlickeringMyth.com since 2023.

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