Chief Of War First Footage Reveals Jason Momoa's New Apple TV+ Historical Series

A new look at Jason Momoa in Chief of War has arrived as Apple TV+ confirms the show's release window. Created by Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, the upcoming series follows a Hawaiian war chief as he joins a bloody campaign to unite the Hawaiian Islands as the threat of colonization looms. Chief of War will mark Momoa's second major series collaboration with Apple after See, with a promotional image unveiling a first look at Momoa in character last month.

Now, Apple TV+ shares a trailer for its summer 2025 slate of TV shows, showing off footage from Chief of War. Though brief, the footage features Momoa's character dropping his weapons as he stands in front of an army, while another shot shows him speaking with a fellow warrior, saying: "I fought to get back home to protect my family. No more running." Finally, the footage includes a shot of warriors throwing spears into the air. Check out the trailer below:

Apple next shared a dedicated video for Chief of War, confirming that the show will premiere on August 1. The footage shows Momoa's character donning a decorative red cape, of sorts, before being handed a wooden weapon and putting on a helmet. Watch the extended Chief of War footage below:

What This Means For Chief Of War

The Apple TV+ Show Will Feature An Epic Scale

The small amount of footage certainly leaves much of the mystery alive surrounding Chief of War, but the confirmation that it will premiere August 1 suggests that more will be revealed in the near future. A dedicated trailer, for example, will likely release at some point over the next few weeks, giving viewers a better idea of what is to come. The trailer is sure to reveal the rest of the Chief of War cast, which includes Cliff Curtis, Temuera Morrison, Luciane Buchanan, Brandon Finn, Te Kohe Tuhaka, James Udom, and Te Ao o Hinepehinga.

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The shot of Momoa standing before an army on a cliffside speaks to the kind of epic scale audiences can expect from Chief of War, proving once again that Apple spares no expense when it comes to its original shows and movies. Chief of War is also looking like a significant departure from See, with Momoa's previous Apple TV+ show taking place in a dystopian future where the human race no longer has the power of sight.

Our Take On The Chief Of War Footage

The Series Has A Lot Of Potential

Though not all of Apple TV+ shows are hits the size of the acclaimed Severance, many shows, like The Studio, Silo, and Shrinking, among others, do fare well with critics. It's too early to say whether Chief of War will earn positive reviews, but it does look to be an interesting departure for Momoa after the sillier A Minecraft Movie (2025) and his stint as Aquaman in the DCU.

Given Apple's history, it's likely that Chief of War will have had the budget to pull off some ambitious sequences, including epic battles. See, too, which earned generally positive reviews, affirmed that Momoa can also deliver serious and powerful performances. If Chief of War can balance epic action and scale with intimate character moments and a compelling exploration of real Hawaiian history, it could be a winner for the streamer and for Momoa.