In Chief of War, Momoa plays Kaʻiana, a legendary figure in Hawaiian history. He was the first chief to travel beyond the islands and lived during the turbulent time when Kamehameha the Great fought to unify the Hawaiian islands under his rule.

Chief of War airs weekly on Fridays for Apple TV+ subscribers. The streamer released the first two episodes August 1, with the remaining seven episodes to air weekly until September 19. Momoa directed the final episode, which aims to complete the entire story. Check below for a full release schedule:

Chief of War is one of the rare historical dramas shows that delves into the history of Hawaii. Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the show premiered on August 1, 2025 and has received rave reviews for exploring the hitherto unknown history of the beautiful island.