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The Chief of War The Chief of War
During ancient Hawaii's warring kingdoms era, chief Ka'iana journeys abroad to understand the foreign invaders threatening his homeland. He returns to lead a violent...
August 1, 2025
Changing Tides Changing Tides
Terrified, Ka'iana and family escape O'ahu when someone offers them safe passage.
August 1, 2025
City of Flowers City of Flowers
Ka'iana arrives in a strange land. Ka'ahumanu takes her place beside Kamehameha.
August 8, 2025
City of Flowers Part II City of Flowers Part II
A dangerous power struggle emerges in the Kingdom of Hawai'i. Kamehameha wrestles with his new responsibility. Ka'iana searches for Tony.
August 15, 2025
The Race of the Gods The Race of the Gods
Ka'iana returns with a warning, and a dangerous competition will determine his fate in Kamehameha's council. Keoua sends a message.
August 22, 2025
The Splintered Paddle The Splintered Paddle
Kupuohi tries to keep the hope of peace alive as the drums of war grow louder. Ka'iana questions Kamehameha's leadership.
August 29, 2025
Day of Spilled Brains Day of Spilled Brains
A disagreement erupts about how to deal with the arrival of outsiders.
September 5, 2025
The Sacred Niu Grove The Sacred Niu Grove
After his worst fears come true, Ka'iana suffers a devastating loss. Keoua's call to war becomes unavoidable for Kamehameha.
September 12, 2025
The Black Desert The Black Desert
A great battle arrives as Ka'iana and Kamehameha lead their army against the combined might of Maui and Keoua.
September 19, 2025
Directed by
Brian Andrew Mendoza Brian Andrew Mendoza  
Anders Engström Anders Engström  
Justin Chon Justin Chon  
Jason Momoa Jason Momoa  
Written by
Thomas Pa'a Sibbett Thomas Pa'a Sibbett ... created by / written by
Jason Momoa Jason Momoa ... created by / written by
Doug Jung Doug Jung ... written by
Cast
Jason Momoa Jason Momoa ... Ka'iana (9 episodes)
Luciane Buchanan Luciane Buchanan ... Ka'ahumanu (9 episodes)
Te Ao o Hinepehinga Te Ao o Hinepehinga ... Kupuohi (9 episodes)
Te Kohe Tuhaka Te Kohe Tuhaka ... Namake (9 episodes)
Siua Ikale'o Siua Ikale'o ... Nahi' (9 episodes)
Mainei Kinimaka Mainei Kinimaka ... Heke (9 episodes)
Brandon Finn Brandon Finn ... Prince Kupule (8 episodes)
Temuera Morrison Temuera Morrison ... King Kahekili (8 episodes)
Moses Goods Moses Goods ... Moku (8 episodes)
James Udom James Udom ... Tony (8 episodes)
Benjamin Hoetjes Benjamin Hoetjes ... John Young (8 episodes)
Kaina Makua Kaina Makua ... Kamehameha (7 episodes)
Cliff Curtis Cliff Curtis ... Keoua (7 episodes)
Keala Kahuanui-Paleka Keala Kahuanui-Paleka ... 'Opunui (5 episodes)
Charlie Brumbly Charlie Brumbly ... Marley (5 episodes)
Erroll Shand Erroll Shand ... Captain John Meares (5 episodes)
Roimata Fox Roimata Fox ... Taula (4 episodes)
Sisa Grey Sisa Grey ... Vai (4 episodes)
Ioane Goodhue Ioane Goodhue ... Lima (4 episodes)
Jason Hood Jason Hood ... Captain Metcalfe (3 episodes)
Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani ... Keoua's Mother (3 episodes)
Ocean Kaowili Ocean Kaowili ... Pahoa (2 episodes)
Peter Tait Peter Tait ... Copley (2 episodes)
Kaho'okahi Kanuka Kaho'okahi Kanuka ... High Priest (2 episodes)
Rob Kipa-Williams Rob Kipa-Williams ... Ho'okahi (2 episodes)
Hori Ahipene Hori Ahipene ... Hilo Chief (2 episodes)
Tama Valeli Tama Valeli ... Waine'e's Son (2 episodes)
Tanaloa Ropati Tejada Tanaloa Ropati Tejada ... Kailioa
Joseph A. Napeahi Sr. Joseph A. Napeahi Sr. ... Kaua'i High Chief
Te Po Mitai-Ngatai Te Po Mitai-Ngatai ... High Priest
Joseph Oge Joseph Oge ... Maui Chief
Daniel Watta Daniel Watta ... King Hahana
Shimpal Lelisi Shimpal Lelisi ... Star Reader
Kainoa Andrade Kainoa Andrade ... Maui Warrior #1
Marie Falevai Sibbett Marie Falevai Sibbett ... Namahana
Albert Mateni Albert Mateni ... Hawaii Warrior
Siaosi Fonua Siaosi Fonua ... Maui War Captain
Wolf Chen Wolf Chen ... China Jack
Hoete Mitai-Ngatai Hoete Mitai-Ngatai ... Male Attendant
Levy Tuiala Levy Tuiala ... O'ahu Man
Andrew Kamoku Andrew Kamoku ... O'ahu Chief
Ka'imi Kaneholani Ka'imi Kaneholani ... Warrior
Branscombe Richmond Branscombe Richmond ... King Kalaniopu'u
Xavier Horan Xavier Horan ... Gunsmith
Chris Easley Chris Easley ... Englishman (as Christopher Easley)
Tiana Te Rongopatahi Mo'iha Tiana Te Rongopatahi Mo'iha ... Officiator
Noa Campbell Noa Campbell ... Wahine
Matt Bowden Matt Bowden ... Metcalfe's Man
Tauarii Nahalea-Marama Tauarii Nahalea-Marama ... Runner
Robert Severne Robert Severne ... Maui Council Chief
Emil Bascones Emil Bascones ... Local Merchant
Richard Sikuea Richard Sikuea ... Keoua's Chief (as Richie Sikuea)
Aron Eastwood Aron Eastwood ... Spanish Soldier #1
Fonofaaiu Mati Fonofaaiu Mati ... Council Man (as Fonofa'aiu Matu)
Sally Nofoaiga Sally Nofoaiga ... La'a
Taungaroa Emile Taungaroa Emile ... Kamehameha's Councilman
Eds Eramiha Eds Eramiha ... Hamakua Chief
Antonio Te Maioha Antonio Te Maioha ... Puna Chief
Thomas Rawiri Thomas Rawiri ... Chanter
Ta'i Paitai Ta'i Paitai ... Maui Priest
Andrew Stehlin Andrew Stehlin ... Maui Chief
Tema'u Te'ikiteahioho-Wolff Tema'u Te'ikiteahioho-Wolff ... Chanter
Hayley Tekahika Hayley Tekahika ... Woman Warrior
Lagi Farani Lagi Farani ... Female Attendant
Timote Mapuhola Timote Mapuhola ... Hawaii Warrior
Deuce Tukaki Deuce Tukaki ... Village Boy
Josh McGowan Josh McGowan ... Boatswain
Joshua McGowan Joshua McGowan ... Boatswain
Kalani Vierra Kalani Vierra ... Overseer (as David Kalani Vierra)
Kaleikoa Kaeo Kaleikoa Kaeo ... Kamehameha's Priest (as Samuel Kaleikoa Ka'eo)
Kalehua Krug Kalehua Krug ... Keoua's Priest
RickyLee Waipuka-Russell RickyLee Waipuka-Russell ... No'a Woman (as Rickylee Russell-Waipuka)
Uncredited Cast
Rodney Cook Rodney Cook ... Nootka crew
Junior Levi Junior Levi ... Prince Kupule Royal Guard
Karl Pearce Karl Pearce ... Sailor
Daniel Masifilo Daniel Masifilo ... Kamehameha Warrior
Produced by
Molly Allen Molly Allen ... executive producer
Peter Chernin Peter Chernin ... executive producer
Justin Chon Justin Chon ... executive producer
Tracey Cook Tracey Cook ... executive producer
Cliff Curtis Cliff Curtis ... co-producer
Sarah J. Donohue Sarah J. Donohue ... producer
Anders Engström Anders Engström ... executive producer
Spike Allison Hooper Spike Allison Hooper ... associate producer
Doug Jung Doug Jung ... executive producer
Brian L. Keaulana Brian L. Keaulana ... producer
Tara Landry Tara Landry ... line producer: New Zealand
Angela Laprete Angela Laprete ... producer
Francis Lawrence Francis Lawrence ... executive producer
Julie Lawrence Julie Lawrence ... post producer
Brian Andrew Mendoza Brian Andrew Mendoza ... executive producer
Jason Momoa Jason Momoa ... executive producer
Christina Porter Christina Porter ... co-producer
Jim Rowe Jim Rowe ... executive producer
Thomas Pa'a Sibbett Thomas Pa'a Sibbett ... executive producer
Jenno Topping Jenno Topping ... executive producer
Timothy Van Patten Timothy Van Patten ... executive producer
Annie Weston Annie Weston ... line producer
K.C. Colwell K.C. Colwell ... co-producer
Brian Mendoza Brian Mendoza ... executive producer
Original Music by
James Everingham James Everingham ... original music by
Hans Zimmer Hans Zimmer ... original music by
Special Effects by
Brinsley Compton Brinsley Compton ... Special Effects Assistant Supervisor / special effects assistant supervisor
Kyle Davis Kyle Davis ... special effects coordinator
Brendon Durey Brendon Durey ... special effects supervisor
Barrie Ewens Barrie Ewens ... senior special effects technician
Callum Goubitz Callum Goubitz ... special effects technician
Richard Schuler Richard Schuler ... special effects key technician
Danielle Turton Danielle Turton ... special effects technician
Oscar Williams Oscar Williams ... special effects technician
Tim Wells Tim Wells ... special effects technician
Brandon Engstrom Brandon Engstrom ... sculptor
Visual Effects by
Christopher Ahrens Christopher Ahrens ... visual effects supervisor: Pixomondo
Melissa Bazuniuk Melissa Bazuniuk ... visual effects coordinator: pixomindo / visual effects coordinator: pixomondo
Jordan Borup Jordan Borup ... On Set VFX Supervisor / additional on-set vfx supervisor
J. Alan Bradshaw J. Alan Bradshaw ... head of cg: Mavericks VFX
Joel Chambers Joel Chambers ... senior compositor: Pixomondo
Tony Como Tony Como ... Head of Digital Prep: PIXOMONDO
Michael G. England Michael G. England ... Vfx Editor
Winrik Haentjens Winrik Haentjens ... CG Supervisor: Pixomondo
Bill Halliday Bill Halliday ... visual effects producer
Rosalie Hansen Rosalie Hansen ... head of production: Mavericks VFX
Nicolette Hurnen Nicolette Hurnen ... additional vfx data wrangler
Gourav Jain Gourav Jain ... Rigging Artist
Prateek Jethani Prateek Jethani ... digital compositor: Ingenuity Studios
Adam Jewett Adam Jewett ... visual effects supervisor
Eric Kawilarang Eric Kawilarang ... visual effects artist
Brett Keyes Brett Keyes ... visual effects supervisor
Mihajlo Kocevski Mihajlo Kocevski ... Matchmove Lead
Charles Qucheng Li Charles Qucheng Li ... 3d artist
Agnes Lim Agnes Lim ... visual effects producer
Sina Mehralinia Sina Mehralinia ... Lighting Lead: Mavericks VFX
Mark Rodziewicz Mark Rodziewicz ... compositor
Randall J. Rosa Randall J. Rosa ... visual effects supervisor: Mavericks VFX
James Rumas James Rumas ... digital compositor
Mark Ryan Mark Ryan ... vfx coordinator
Jagdeep Saggu Jagdeep Saggu ... digital compositor
Christopher Scollard Christopher Scollard ... visual effects supervisor
Nikola Simeonov Nikola Simeonov ... Visual Effects Supervisor: Rocket Science VFX
Cameron Smith Cameron Smith ... 2d department manager: Mavericks VFX
Pete Soltesz Pete Soltesz ... Head of Development: Mavericks VFX
Ryan Stasyshyn Ryan Stasyshyn ... Production Executive: Mavericks VFX
Lennon Sullivan Lennon Sullivan ... Data Wrangler
Michael Szczurko Michael Szczurko ... visual effects producer
Christa Tazzeo Christa Tazzeo ... executive visual effects producer: RSVFX
Eva Zemaitis Eva Zemaitis ... VFX Editor: Mavericks VFX
Patel Jenil Patel Jenil ... fx artist
Paul Chambers Paul Chambers ... CG Supervisor: Mavericks
Caleb Hutchinson Caleb Hutchinson ... visual effects coordinator
Rajbir Sunny Oberoi Rajbir Sunny Oberoi ... visual effects production manager / visual effects production manager: Mavericks VFX
Jasmine Scott Jasmine Scott ... visual effects producer: Mavericks VFX
Nathan Winspear Nathan Winspear ... supervising vfx editor
Kayla Cabral Kayla Cabral ... VFX Production Supervisor
Arani Sen Arani Sen ... VFX Coordinator: Pixomondo
Adam Smith Adam Smith ... lead compositor
Kevin Chandoo Kevin Chandoo ... visual effects supervisor: Ghost VFX
Basile Durieux Basile Durieux ... digital compositor
Sarabjeet Singh Sarabjeet Singh ... rotoscope supervisor
Aditya Thirunirmalai Aditya Thirunirmalai ... senior compositor
Justin Bunt Justin Bunt ... Visual Effects Supervisor: MARZ VFX
Bhavya Gala Bhavya Gala ... Animator
Prameet Paul Prameet Paul ... asset & environment supervisor
Aditya Sawant Aditya Sawant ... VFX Production Coordinator: GhostVFX
Paul Schaefer Paul Schaefer ... visual effects production manager
Anastasiia Chumak Anastasiia Chumak ... senior dmp artist
Anoop Ashokan Anoop Ashokan ... roto & paint supervisor: MARZ VFX
J.P. Giamos J.P. Giamos ... Head Of Production: Rocket Science VFX
Anne Palm Anne Palm ... Digital Matte Painting Supervisor
Sun Kyu Park Sun Kyu Park ... visual effects production manager: Mavericks VFX
Salva Gómez Martos Salva Gómez Martos ... virtual production lighting lead: Pixomondo
Andrew McPhillips Andrew McPhillips ... CG Supervisor: Mavericks VFX
Summer Zong Summer Zong ... cg supervisor
João Agostinho João Agostinho ... fx artist: Pixomondo
Igor Senkin Igor Senkin ... digital compositor
Satyendra Chaturvedi Satyendra Chaturvedi ... Senior Vfx Compositor
Sean Kachenmeister Sean Kachenmeister ... visual effects editor: Ingenuity Studios
István Veress Kovács István Veress Kovács ... senior matte painter
Carl Mellgren Carl Mellgren ... lead compositor
Mark Schreiber Mark Schreiber ... Senior Animator: Ghost VFX / senior animator
Tanja Wax Tanja Wax ... fx artist
Nick Shirsty Nick Shirsty ... Senior Lighting Artist: Marz VFX
Muhammad Ibrahim Alfath Muhammad Ibrahim Alfath ... roto artist: Ingenuity Studios
Mazaya Ghassani Mazaya Ghassani ... Rotoscope Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Gabby Oktaviany Gabby Oktaviany ... rotoscope artist: Ingenuity Studios
Othon Reynoso Othon Reynoso ... visual effects lead
Raddyan Syah Reza Raddyan Syah Reza ... rotoscope artist: Ingenuity Studios
Fathelia Yasmin Fathelia Yasmin ... production assistant: Ingenuity Studios
Jethro Au Jethro Au ... cg supervisor: Rocket Science VFX
Jessica Bain Jessica Bain ... visual effects development coordinator
Shaghayegh Darabi Shaghayegh Darabi ... Digital Paint Artist
Emma Landriault Emma Landriault ... digital compositor
Aravindan Rajasingham Aravindan Rajasingham ... Head of Build Department
Sundarapandian Rajendran Sundarapandian Rajendran ... fx technical director
Max Wood Max Wood ... senior lighting artist: Ghost VFX
Jaye Krebs Jaye Krebs ... visual effects artist: CloudVFX
Brandon Hines Brandon Hines ... digital compositor
Lloyd Branzuela Lloyd Branzuela ... compositor: Cause and FX
Oliver Daniels Oliver Daniels ... Compositor: Cause and FX
Amanda Davison Amanda Davison ... executive vfx producer
Julianne Holzschuh Julianne Holzschuh ... digital compositor
Robert James Kelly Robert James Kelly ... visual effects artist: cause and fx
Bernard Stock Bernard Stock ... camera matchmove lead
John Walters John Walters ... digital matte painter
Talitha Marisa Talitha Marisa ... compositor: Cause and FX
Alice Wu Alice Wu ... cg artist
Sofie Aurelia Sofie Aurelia ... Compositor: Ingenuity Studios
Kevin Buessecker Kevin Buessecker ... fx artist
Jonathan Joubert Jonathan Joubert ... compositor
Mikhael Alessandro Mikhael Alessandro ... Matchmove Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Celline Alverina Celline Alverina ... Matchmove Artist: Ingenuity Studio
Tesalonika Ayu Tesalonika Ayu ... Matchmove Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Jessieca Junesha Jessieca Junesha ... Matchmove Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Awah Rizqi Tanzil Haq Azami Awah Rizqi Tanzil Haq Azami ... compositor: Ingenuity Studios
Yohanes Vino Djauhari Yohanes Vino Djauhari ... Rotoscope Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Penpicha Jingjungvisuti Penpicha Jingjungvisuti ... Lead paintout compositor
Michael Lemon Michael Lemon ... FX lead
Alexandra Merritt-Gambrill Alexandra Merritt-Gambrill ... Compositor: Ghost VFX
Fajar Pratama Fajar Pratama ... Rotoscope Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Vanesa Vidakovic Vanesa Vidakovic ... senior compositor: Mavericks VFX
Pramaditya Wicaksono Pramaditya Wicaksono ... Rotoscope Artist: Ingenuity Studios
Stunts
Ashlen Aquila Ashlen Aquila ... stunts
Lee Chesley Lee Chesley ... stunts
Rea Chupek Rea Chupek ... stunts assistant
Kim Fardy Kim Fardy ... Stunt double Jason Momoa
Bodie Fitzpatrick Bodie Fitzpatrick ... stunt rigger
Stephen Grey Stephen Grey ... stunt performer
Cameron Hilts Cameron Hilts ... 2nd Unit Stunt Coordinator / assistant stunt coordinator
Rob McKenzie Rob McKenzie ... utility stunts
Anthony Rinna Anthony Rinna ... fight coordinator
Jon Valera Jon Valera ... Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Ashlee Fidow Ashlee Fidow ... stunt performer
Tori Marsh Tori Marsh ... stunt performer
Seth Duhame Seth Duhame ... stunt rigger
Malik Haynes Malik Haynes ... stunts
Tavita Woodard Tavita Woodard ... stunt performer
Chad Keaulana Chad Keaulana ... stunt performer
Samson Reed Samson Reed ... stunt performer
Sashika Arachchige Sashika Arachchige ... stunt double: James Udom
Jason Patterson Jason Patterson ... stunt performer
Kiara Pascale Kiara Pascale ... stunt performer
Steve Chang Steve Chang ... stunt performer
Esther Lau Young Esther Lau Young ... stunt performer
Alex McColl Alex McColl ... stunt performer
Andrew B. Miller Andrew B. Miller ... stunt performer
Mark Trotter Mark Trotter ... stunt performer
Steven Kekoa Shelby Steven Kekoa Shelby ... stunt performer
West LeClay West LeClay ... stunt performer: stunts
Steven Rodriguez Steven Rodriguez ... stunt performer
Matt Bennett Matt Bennett ... stunt performer
Rodney Cook Rodney Cook ... utility stunts
Yoko Hamamura Yoko Hamamura ... stunt performer
Danny Kim Danny Kim ... stunt performer
Ian Streetz Ian Streetz ... stunt performer: stunts
Milo Magno Milo Magno ... stunts
Clint Elvy Clint Elvy ... Additional Stunt Coordinator
Kelly Patterson Kelly Patterson ... stunt performer
Chace Wong Chace Wong ... stunt performer: stunts
Scott Chiplin Scott Chiplin ... stunt performer
Aron Eastwood Aron Eastwood ... stunt performer
Jeremy Marinas Jeremy Marinas ... stunt performer
Steven Ebora Steven Ebora ... stunt performer
Akihiro Haga Akihiro Haga ... stunts
Marisa Xochtl Jimenez Marisa Xochtl Jimenez ... stunt performer
Niko Nedyalkov Niko Nedyalkov ... stunts
Nicole Rombaoa Nicole Rombaoa ... stunt performer
Tony Sre Tony Sre ... stunts
Kalanikauleleiaiwi Wall Kalanikauleleiaiwi Wall ... stunt performer
Additional Info
Premiere: August 01, 2025
Country: United States
Distributor: Apple TV+
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.5 / 10

Production Companies
Chernin Entertainment
Fifth Season
Hard J Productions
Pride of Gypsies
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Distributors
Apple TV+
  (2025) (World-wide) (VOD) (video)
Apple TV+
  (United States) (VOD) (video)
Filming Locations
Hawaii, USA
  (on location)
New Zealand
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