Chief of War

Apple TV unveiled an expansive historical saga entitled Chief of War in August 2025, a creative collaboration between Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett. The narrative unfolds amid the turbulent backdrop of the 18th century, capturing the vibrant and tumultuous epoch of Hawaiian history just as the islands stand on the precipice of colonial encroachment. The series is distinguished by its primarily Polynesian ensemble, and the authenticity of its storytelling is heightened with the use of 'Ōlelo Hawai‘i as the predominant language spoken by the characters.