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The third installment of Apple TV+’s intriguing historical drama, Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa, continues to explore the separate story paths of Ka'iana and Ka'ahumanu.

Ka'iana, rescued by the English, is now aboard the ship heading for Alaska. One of his shipmates, Tony, teaches him English and about guns and weaponry. Ka'iana is fascinated by the guns but doesn’t understand their power until he goes hunting in Alaska and shoots an elk.

From Alaska, the English ship travels to Zamboanga in the Spanish East Indies (present-day Philippines). Ka'iana has a plan to buy several guns to take back to Hawai’i to fight Kahekili, but quickly finds out that he doesn’t have nearly enough money.

Luciane Buchanan in "Chief of War," now streaming on Apple TV+. | Apple TV+

While in Zamboanga, Ka'iana meets a Vai, a Hawaiian stranded in a foreign land. She has a plan...

History has rarely looked this raw, bloody, and beautiful. With Chief of War, Jason Momoa doesn’t just give us another period drama; he dives headfirst into the soul of Hawaiian history, peeling back the Hollywood gloss to reveal the real stories of the islands’ most powerful figures. And yes, these were real people, not just characters born in a writer’s room.

Set during the late 1700s, when alliances were shifting like tides and kings were made by the blade, the series is a gritty reimagining of the epic conflicts that shaped the Hawaiian kingdom. But beyond the battles and betrayals lies the drama of chiefs, warriors, queens, and family torn apart by ambition and loyalty.

What makes Chief of War hit harder than your usual historical drama is its devotion to cultural accuracy, from the language to rituals, and even casting choices were carefully rooted in Hawaiian authenticity.

Temuera Morrison has been a part of the Star Wars franchise for over twenty years, most notably playing Jango Fett, the Clone Troopers, and Boba Fett, but he’s not ready to call it quits. In fact, the actor urged the audience at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention (via Collider) to contact Lucasfilm to bring him back for more projects.

“No,” Morrison said when asked if he had any Star Wars projects lined up. “We really have to treasure those moments now. All of you need to send a fax, or a letter or an email to those powers that be at Lucasfilm. I’m sure they’d love to hear from everyone. Please give Daniel Logan and Temuera Morrison another chance and put them somewhere.“

Daniel Logan, who played the young Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones and voiced the character in The Clone Wars, chimed in to...

The road to bringing the story of the history of the unification of the Kingdom of Hawaii has had a long journey. Both Dwayne Johnson and Jason Momoa have been associated with adapting the sprawling history of the Polynesian tribes before they were colonized. Chief of War takes a deep dive into the final years of the disparate islands ruled by warring factions and how they came together under the leadership of a single ruler to become a unified nation. It is a fascinating tale delivered using authentic language, weapons, and costumes that follow in the historical record of the Hawaiian people.

Chief of War follows Ka’iana (Jason Momoa), an exiled chief who lives abroad with European sailors to garner weapons to return to his homeland to defend his people from the rampage of Kahekili (Temuera Morrison), a tribal chief who seeks to control all of the Hawaiian islands.

One of the major points in the Apple TV+ show, Chief of War, is its ode to the native Hawaiian culture, and therefore keeping the show intact with the original language, rather than presenting it in English for users worldwide. The dialogues are primarily in the native Hawaiian language, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. This bold, creative decision was taken after carefully considering its impact and the aftermath thereof by both the co-creators, Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, with the latter quoting in an interview with The Wrap that,

“It was terrifying.”

The Game of Thrones star recalled further,

“Maybe 20% of the cast is fluent in the language. The rest were not, and Maori is not the same as Tahitian or Samoan. They are all separate languages, and even the ways those cultures fight and express themselves are completely different. So, even though we are all from Polynesia, it’s not easy.

Jason Momoa’s new series, Chief of War, has quickly become a standout on Apple TV+. Created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, who also stars and serves as an executive producer, the show premiered on August 1, 2025. It’s a historical drama that dives into the late 18th century when the Hawaiian Islands were divided into four warring kingdoms: Hawaiʻi, Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi.

The story follows Kaʻiana, a chief and warrior from Kauaʻi, who leaves the islands for a time, then returns to join a fierce battle, ultimately opposing the unification led by Kamehameha I.

The show features a strong cast including Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and even Temuera Morrison in a guest role. The visuals are striking, often highlighting traditional Hawaiian tattooing with rich, natural lighting that gives the series a unique look and feel. The music score is also notable, composed...

Jason Momoa’s new Apple TV+ series, Chief of War, has quickly caught attention since its premiere on August 1, 2025. This Hawaiian historical drama, created by Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, tells a gripping story set in the late 18th century.

The series focuses on Kaʻiana, a warrior chief from Kauaʻi, who after traveling abroad returns home to join a violent campaign. But his loyalty is tested as he rebels against the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha I.

The show brings a fresh look to history, portraying a time when the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi were at war. Jason Momoa stars as Kaʻiana and also serves as an executive producer.

The cast includes Luciane Buchanan, who plays Kaʻahumanu, alongside other talented actors like Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Temuera Morrison in a guest role. The story is told partly in Hawaiian and English,...

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If you love historical shows about stories that not many people know about, then you will find much to enjoy in Apple TV+’s new historical drama series, Chief of War. Co-created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, the Apple TV+ series is based on a true story and is set in the 1780s. It follows warrior chief Kaʻiana as he returns home to fight alongside the United Hawaiian Islands to stop the colonialists.

Chief of War – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Apple TV+

Chief of War consists of nine episodes in total. The historical drama series premiered on Apple TV+, with its first two episodes on August 1, 2025, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Friday. Check out the full episode guide of Chief of War below:

Episode 1 “The...

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Chief of War is a historical drama series co-created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Based on true events, the Apple TV+ series is set in the 18th century, and it follows a Hawaiian warrior chief as he unites the warring Hawaiian islands to fight against the colonialists. Chief of War stars Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Brandon Finn, Siua Ikaleʻo, Mainei Kinimaka, and Roimata Fox. So, if you loved the historical setting, intense story, and compelling characters in Apple TV+’s Chief of War, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Barkskins is a historical drama series created by Elwood Reid. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Annie Proulx, the National Geographic series is set in the 1600s,...

“See” and “Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa‘s latest collaboration with Apple TV+, “Chief of War,” makes its highly anticipated streaming debut this week. Co-created, starring, produced and — in the case of one episode — directed by Momoa, the new series is a massive, ambitious historical epic about a pivotal turning point in Hawaiian history. The show is a passion project for Momoa, who was born in Honolulu, and co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett.

Their passion is on full display in every scene and visually impressive frame of “Chief of War.” Here is how, when and where you can watch new episodes of the historical drama.

When does “Chief of War” premiere?

“Chief of War” premieres Friday, Aug. 1.

How can I watch “Chief of War”?

“Chief of War” streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

When are new episodes released?

New episodes of “Chief of War” release weekly on Fridays on Apple TV...

“Chief of War” is a new historical drama series, with Justin Chon directing the first episodes, starring Jason Momoa as the warrior ‘Kaʻiana’, with Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes, now streaming on AppleTV+:

“The story follows the the unification and colonization of ‘Hawai‘i’ at the turn of the 18th century, told from an indigenous perspective…”

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Jason Momoa’s historical drama, Chief of War, premiered on Aug. 1, 2025, on Apple TV+, but just how costly is it? As per the Nz Herald, the series has a mega budget of US$340 million! The first season has nine episodes, which means that the average cost of each episode comes to around $37.8 million. This makes it one of the most expensive Apple TV+ shows yet by far. The immediate next one in line is another show starring Momoa called See, which had a budget of $360 million.

Co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, Chief of War focuses on the unification of the Hawaiian islands during the late 18th century. The series has been filmed mainly in New Zealand, and the humungous budget has been reflected in its gripping storyline and high production value that immediately grabbed eyeballs. The show’s costumes, cast, scale, and production choices all reflect the commitment to delivering prestige quality television.

Chief of War's Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed. The Apple TV+ show is a historical drama series about the unification of the Hawaiian islands centered around an indigenous perspective. The show primarily focuses on one Hawaiian war chief who joins a campaign to unite the islands to save them from colonization.

The show was created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett. Momoa also stars as the lead character, Ka'iana. Chief of War's supporting cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Temuera Morrison, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Brandon Finn. The first two episodes of the show were released on August 1, with the rest of the season airing weekly episodes on Fridays through September 19.

Now, the Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed for Chief of War. The Momoa-led series currently has an 88% Tomatometer with 8 critical reviews thus far. This score is subject to change, as the show was just released.

Jason Momoa’s Chief of War Rides High With 86% Rotten Tomatoes Score – Streaming Now On Apple TV+ ( Photo Credit – Apple TV+ )

Game of Thrones and Aquaman star Jason Momoa’s eagerly awaited historical drama series, Chief of War, has just premiered on Apple TV+. Created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, the first two episodes of the show are now available to stream on the platform. The remaining seven episodes of the nine-part series are set to drop weekly, concluding on September 19, 2025. Interestingly, Jason Momoa not only stars in the series but also serves as executive producer and director of the season finale.

#ChiefOfWar — Series Premiere Now Streaming

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— Apple TV (@AppleTV) August 1, 2025

Chief of War – Rotten Tomatoes Score

While it remains to be seen how Chief of War will resonate with general audiences, early signs are promising. The...

A Still From The Night Agent(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Netflix has hooked viewers again with the return of The Night Agent, an action-packed thriller that dropped its second season earlier this year. After a long wait, fans were eager for more, and this time, the story dives even deeper.

What Happens in The Night Agent Season 2

The series, adapted from the novel, centers on Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent played by Gabriel Basso, and Luciane Buchanan’s character Rose Larkin. What starts as a strange phone call soon pushes them deep into a political conspiracy with ties right up to the White House. Season one saw them piece together who killed Rose’s family while also uncovering the truth behind a deadly attack on Washington’s metro system.

Now, the second chapter picks up with Peter going off the grid after a mission falls apart, while Rose tries to track him down.

The second episode of Apple TV+’s Chief of War is a fast-paced, tense follow-up to the premiere. The timeline is fleshed out a little better, and the storyline moves forward in a significant way.

The two biggest issues with the first episode of Chief of War are that it's hard to discern who the characters are and which are essential to the story, outside of Jason Momoa’s Ki’iana. The second issue is an unclear timeline.

At the very opening of the series, the audience is informed that events take place toward the end of the 18th century. That is rather vague. For those unfamiliar with Hawaiian history, Captain James Cook was the first European to discover the islands in 1778. He died on a return trip in 1779 on the island of Hawai’i, in a dispute with the Hawaiians. This incident is briefly mentioned in episode 2, placing the...

Apple TV+’s new original series Chief of War explores events little known to most people. Taking place in the Hawaiian Islands, toward the end of the 1700s, it tells the story of the violent unification of the kingdoms that made up the islands.

Jason Momoa stars in this historical drama and serves as the co-creator and co-writer. He is impressive and convincing in the lead role of Ka'iana, and he brings a quiet intensity to the role.

The first episode of Chief of War gives a brief introduction to the state of affairs in the islands. Four kings rule their individual islands, the kingdoms of O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i, and Hawaiʻi. The four island kingdoms exist in an almost constant state of war, where their kings fight to gain dominance over the others.

All of the people in these kingdoms wait for the fulfillment of a generations-old prophecy...

Plot: Set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the islands of Hawai’i, the nine-episode series based on true events, follows warrior Ka’iana as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century

Review: The journey of Jason Momoa’s passion project, Chief of War, has taken over a decade to reach screens. The chronicle of the story following the unification of the Hawaiian island nations has faced an uphill battle despite Momoa’s celebrity and credibility in Hollywood. Selling a major studio like Apple on devoting a massive budget to a series filmed almost entirely in a different language with a cast with Hawaiian and Pacific Islander heritage, with sets and costumes built to historic specifications, meant a multi-year effort that is finally hitting Apple TV+ with a two-episode premiere. Chief of War is sure to enthrall audiences with the same blend of history,...

Ten years in the making, Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett bring their passion project to life with the visually stunning, action-packed and culturally significant series, “Chief of War.” The Apple TV+ drama tells the story of the unification and colonization of Hawaii at the turn of the 18th century from an indigenous perspective.

It’s undoubtedly one of the most ambitious series in recent memory, as it takes a heavy and delicate subject matter but manages to make it action-packed and informative in equal measures, which can be a tough line to tow. I knew very little, if anything, about the history of Hawaii. However, after watching “Chief of War,” I felt inspired to research the various real-life figures and what happened to them after the events of the 10-episode series.

The importance of “Chief of War” stretches beyond entertainment as it gives native Hawaiians a platform to reclaim...

FX’s adaptation of James Clavell’s Shōgun was one of 2024’s buzziest shows, breaking Emmy Awards records and performing well enough that what had started as a limited series sparked development on second and third seasons.

Still, there were viewers who lamented that Shōgun spent too much time on its extended game of political chess, neglecting the epic samurai battles that they felt they’d been promised.

That bloodthirsty audience is more likely to feel well-served by the first season of Apple TV+’s Chief of War, from creators Thomas Pa’a Sibbett and Jason Momoa.

Over nine hourlong episodes, the show delivers a handful of grand set pieces within a context that feels suitably and satisfyingly epic. During those highlights, the drama is brutal, bracing and frequently gorgeous. It would be the rare television series that I wouldn’t mind checking out on the big screen — except for how...

Chief of War is a series that intrigued me from the outset despite, or perhaps because, it was very clearly not made with someone like me in mind. A dramatized, unflinching retelling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii, the series is led by a predominantly indigenous Hawaiian and Polynesian cast and crew, centering that culture’s perspective in everything from narrative structure to spoken language.

As an outsider to Hawaiian culture but someone who is always willing and enthusiastic to learn about other cultures and non-Eurocentric history, this premise grabbed me from the moment I first heard about it. And having watched the entire series, I can confidently report that the end result is gripping and thoroughly engaging, though not without its issues here and there.

Chief of War Plot Cliff Curtis in Chief of War Moses Goods in Chief of War Kaina Makua and Luciane Buchanan in Chief...

The reluctant warrior archetype tends to be as instinctively intriguing as it is irksomely far-fetched. Here’s a dude who’s the deadliest shooter west of the Mississippi or the toughest hombre east of Appalachia. They’re not just an expert in their chosen method of violence; they’re the expert. They’re also a practicing pacifist.

As a viewer, it’s an enticing characterization: Someone says they can do something extraordinary, but they refuse to do it, which only builds anticipation for the moment when they inevitably back up their claims. They don’t want to outdraw their trigger-happy opponent. They don’t want to throw down with a gang of knife-wielding assassins. They don’t want to rip out a man’s tongue with their bare hands and get a quick protein boost from eating it. But they can do all those things, and they will do all...

Don't be alarmed if you hear the thundering sound of drums. It just means that the new epic series, Chief of War, is arriving on your screen. This Friday, Apple TV+ debuts the new show led by Jason Momoa (Fast X). In order to get your blood pumping, Collider can exclusively unveil a sneak peek into the debut episode that lets you get the general feel of the story. The nine-episode series will kick off with two installments and keep rolling on Fridays through September 19.

Our exclusive sneak peek showcases a tense encounter between Momoa's character, Ka'iana, and a group of invaders of the Hawaiian territory. Told from a long-overdue indigenous perspective, Chief of War will chronicle Ka'iana's attempt to unify the inhabitants of the archipelago before they suffer the horrors of Western colonization in the late 18th century. Needless to say, their conflict won't be pretty, and a river of blood will be spilled.

There has been a glut of musical biopics over the last several years, but one of the more unusual projects on the horizon is a biopic of the band Sublime, whose success was snuffed out before it could begin by the tragic death of their lead singer, Bradley Nowell. Blue Bayou's Justin Chon is set to direct the film and co-write its screenplay. Chon spoke to Collider's Steve Weintraub recently on the red carpet for his upcoming Apple TV+ series, Chief of War. The film is still in the works, with Riverdale's Kj Apa cast as Nowell, but the story is in flux. Says Chon:

"As it's currently written, it’ll mostly follow from the early ‘90s until the end of Brad's life. But I think we're malleable because we're not quite set yet. I love the script that we have right now, but it could shift."

Chon outlined...

August 2025 is full of surprises on Apple TV+, and you can’t miss any of them. From a historical war saga, Chief of War, a sitcom, Platonic, a thrilling sci-fi, Invasion, to interesting animated content, August is the month of abundance on Apple TV+.

There are films and shows you can enjoy with your family, friends, or binge-watch alone. While some of these titles will follow a period release pattern, some will drop all episodes together. Let’s take a deep dive into interesting August releases for Apple TV+, so that you can plan your watchlist accordingly.

1. Chief of War: Jason Momoa’s Much-Awaited Show to Arrive on Apple TV+ in August

Starting this list, with a lot of expectations, is the highly anticipated Chief of War on August 1, 2025, and will continue with weekly episodes till September 19, 2025. Based on the real story of the Hawaiian struggle against colonization from the West,...

In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) in 2023, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. Last year, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise, which is going by the title Evil Dead Burn. In recent months, we’ve been seeing casting announcements: Dune: Part Two‘s Souheila Yacoub, a Swiss former rhythmic gymnast who won the Miss Suisse Romande beauty pageant before getting her acting career started, landed the lead role and has...

Following the success of Evil Dead Rise in 2023, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell assured fans that it wouldn't be another 10 years between movies. Thankfully, they're making good on that promise, as the next installment in the long-running franchise has officially begun filming.

Titled Evil Dead Burn, French filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček made a post on his Instagram account to announce that production has begun on the anticipated horror movie, which is slated to be released on July 24, 2026. He shared a picture of a clapboard with the film's title on it, writing, "Day 1. From 93 to Nz," in the caption. Folks immediately gathered in the comments to express their excitement, and rightfully so. Vaniček's debut feature, Infested, garnered all kinds of praise from fans and critics back in 2023, and would go on to win Best First Feature Film and Best Visual Effects at the 49th César Awards, which is basically the French version of the Oscars.

When are people going to realize that reading aloud from that damn book just isn't going to end well?

Following the recent news that Sébastien Vaniček's Evil Dead Burn was preparing to shoot in New Zealand, the filmmaker has officially announced that cameras are now rolling, while taking to social media to share a first look at the movie's logo and a production still.

Vaniček made his feature directorial debut with Vermin/Vermine, aka Infested, which focused on the residents of a rundown French apartment building attempting to survive when an army of venomous, rapidly reproducing spiders invade.

The movie garnered a lot of acclaim, and won Best Picture and Best Director in its North American premiere at Fantastic Fest. It was also invited to the Sitges Film Festival, where it earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture and won a Special Jury Prize.

Early last year, we got...

Evil Dead Burn actress Luciane Buchanan has teased the movie is “unlike any of the other Evil Dead's”.The 32-year-old actress is set to star in the upcoming horror flick from director Sébastien Vaniček, and Buchanan has now said the filmmaker has added “his own spin” on the franchise with Evil Dead Burn.Speaking with Collider, she said: “I've watched all the other Evil Dead's, I made my way through them, and when I read the script, it's unlike any of the Evil Dead's. “I guess the director has his own spin on it, and I was very excited. I really enjoyed the script. The actors are incredible, but I'll leave it there.”The New Legends of Monkey star added filming on Evil Dead Burn was now “technically” underway.While promoting her newest project Chief of War, she said: “Let’s just say they were very kind to let me come here,...

Chicago P.D.season 13has added a star from Netflix's The Night Agent, bolstering the ranks of its series regulars. Although cast changes are common in the One Chicago franchise, the long-running procedural is facing some significant alterations going into Chicago P.D. season 13. A familiar face has been murdered, while another is making their exit.

Against that backdrop, Deadlineconfirms that Arienne Mandi has joined Chicago P.D. season 13 as a main cast member. Mandi recently starred alongside Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan in The Night Agent season 2, credited for all ten episodes of the Netflix thriller series as Noor Taheri.

Mandi will be playing Naomi Kerr in Chicago P.D. season 13. A former soldier and military contractor who thrives in dangerous situations, Naomi's described as a fearless outsider who tends to keep her cards close to the vest. It's worth noting that details, such as the character's name and personality,...

The massively popular Evil Dead franchise will take its next step forward in 2026 with Evil Dead Burn, and the production process got a major update straight from the movie's writer/director, Sébastien Vaniček. After a long hiatus, the Evil Dead franchise was rebooted in 2013 with Evil Dead by Fede Álvarez (Alien: Romulus), and followed up with Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise in 2023.

The franchise's current cadence is to have Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, the originators of the Evil Dead series, hand-pick a new director for each new movie. Each director brings their own unique style and flair to the base concept of Deadites wreaking havoc on the mortal world, and while there are some commonalities and Easter eggs, each new movie can comfortably be treated as a stand-alone.

The latest choice is 28-year-old writer and director Sébastien Vaniček, who put his stamp on the horror genre with the...

The Evil Dead franchise continues on with another feature film on the way. Called Evil Dead Burn, the new movie has just gotten an exciting update.

On Tuesday, the official account for Evil Dead on X shared a post to announce that filming is officially underway on Evil Dead Burn. The post included a black and white photo of the clapperboard on the set, which also showcases the official logo for the film's title. Imagery of Deadites can also be seen on both sides of the logo. Check out the post below.

Day 1 🔥. pic.twitter.com/8gzAJihdxQ— Evil Dead (@EvilDead) July 22, 2025

Sébastien Vaniček is directing Evil Dead Burn after co-writing the screenplay with Florent Bernard. The film stars Hunter Doohan (Wednesday), Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent), Tandi Wright (Pearl), and Souheila Yacoub (Dune: Part Two).

“I've watched all the other Evil Deads, I made my way through them, and when I read the script,...

Despite its title — Evil Dead Burn — the latest installment from the Sam Raimi-created horror franchise is set to rise from the ashes (pun intended) next year and carry on as one of the genre’s most beloved film series. Since the project signed on Sébastien Vaniček, yet another celebrated filmmaker, to pick up the torch previously carried by Lee Cronin, Fede Álvarez, and, of course, Raimi, audiences have been eager to uncover more information surrounding the film, which is slated to fully traumatize viewers next year.

Thanks to a chat with one of the upcoming film’s stars, Luciane Buchanan, while on the red carpet for her latest project, Apple TV+’s Chief of War, Collider’s editor-in-chief, Steve Weintraub, received an incredible update surrounding the title’s production schedule. When asked if filming was already underway, Buchanan said, “Technically, yes,” adding, “Let’s just say they were very...

In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) in 2023, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. Last year, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise, which is going by the title Evil Dead Burn. In recent months, we’ve been seeing casting announcements: Dune: Part Two‘s Souheila Yacoub, a Swiss former rhythmic gymnast who won the Miss Suisse Romande beauty pageant before getting her acting career started, landed the lead role and has...

We are almost exactly one year away from the Evil Dead franchise’s return to the big screen with Evil Dead Burn, and we’ve learned that production has officially kicked off this week.

Evil Dead Burn is being directed by Sébastien Vaniček (Infested), and Warner Bros. will unleash the film in theaters on July 24, 2026. Check out Vaniček’s on-set update below!

Sébastien Vaniček co-wrote the screenplay for Evil Dead Burn with Florent Bernard.

Hunter Doohan (“Wednesday”), Luciane Buchanan (“The Night Agent”), and Tandi Wright (Pearl) are set to star opposite Souheila Yacoub (Dune: Part Two) in Evil Dead Burn.

“I told the studio that I wanted to make a nasty film, a film that hurts, from which you come away tested,” Vaniček told Konbini, speaking about his Evil Dead project. “I’m going to put all the horror I have inside, it will be cathartic, and if I haven...

Welp, someone’s done it again. The Necronomicon has resurfaced, and despite all warnings against intoning any of the words inside, passages have clearly been read that’ve raised those malevolent deadites. Yes, the Evil Dead are rising once more. Two years after Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise, the next instalment in the Sam Raimi horror saga is officially go: Evil Dead Burn, a film that, as far as we know, is unconnected (in a direct sense) to the previous entries in the series.

The film is being directed by French filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček, behind recent cult hit spider horror Infested, and Vaniček confirmed on his Instagram that cameras on Burn are officially rolling.

Details on Evil Dead Burn are relatively scarce – we have no sense of plot, or whether the film will pick up on any threads from Evil Dead Rise, or Fede Alvarez’s 2013 Evil Dead, or Raimi’s original trilogy.

As we await the arrival of Chief of War on Apple TV+ with bated breath, the show is creating headlines far and wide for being rooted in a gut-wrenching true story. It echoes the most turbulent times in Hawaii, and Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, the makers of the show, don’t take that responsibility lightly.

They take viewers into the authentic struggle of the 4 kingdoms of the islands, against the threat of Western colonization. Kaʻiana(Jason Momoa), the brave, noble warrior who strives to unite these kingdoms against the western forces, is the heart of the show. Deep-rooted in history and culture, Chief of War is ready to breathe life into the painful story of Hawaii’s past. At the red carpet premiere of Chief of War, Kiwi stars in the show reflect on how similar both languages and cultures are.

Chief of War Rooted In Hawaiian History...

Apple TV+ has announced the programming that will be added to the streaming service next month. The Apple TV Plus August 2025 lineup includes the drama series Chief of War, Invasion Season 3, Platonic Season 2, Shape Island Season 2, the musical special Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical (previously scheduled for July 18), and Stillwater Season 4.

Apple TV+ offers a range of drama and comedy series, feature films, documentaries, and entertainment for kids and families. It is available on the Apple TV app on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and at the Apple site.

Chief of War Apple TV Plus August 2025 Schedule

Available August 1

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The historical drama “Chief of War” stars and is written and executive produced by Jason Momoa (“See...

Jason Momoa is hitting the red carpet with his kids!

The 45-year-old had the support of son Nakoa-Wolf, 16, and daughter Lola, 17, at the premiere of his new series Chief of War on Friday (July 18) at Ko Olina Beach Park in Kapolei, Hawaii.

If you didn’t know, Jason shares his kids with ex-wife Lisa Bonet.

Also stepping out to support Jason at the premiere was his girlfriend Adria Arjona.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Temuera Morrison, Te Kohe Tuhaka, James Udom, Cliff Curtis, Moses Goods, Mainei Kinimaka, Kaina Makua, Brandon Finn, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Siua Ikaleʻo, and Luciane Buchanan.

Keep reading to find out more…Here’s the synopsis: “Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘I in the late 18th century. Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett,...

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If there was one television show we recommend you do not miss this summer, it is Apple TV+'s Chief of War. As the streaming platform continues to soar thanks to science fiction giants like Severance, Silo, and For All Mankind, historical dramas are about to take center stage.

Premiering on Aug. 1, the miniseries, created by Jason Momoa of Game of Thrones fame (amongst other roles in his extensive resume), and writer and producer Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, recently unveiled the official trailer that has left us speechless. Chief of War is based on true events and stars Momoa as warrior Ka‘iana as he t"ries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century."

This will be the second time Momoa has taken the creator title for a television series, with the first being HBO Max On the Roam. Judging by the Chief of War trailer,...

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On July 14, The Night Agent creator Shawn Ryan revealed on social media that season has "officially wrapped production." Filming on the forthcoming third season began back in February 2025 before season 2 had even been released on Netflix. Because the shoot took the cast and crew to so many different locations, filming lasted through half of the year, but it's finally completed.

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With Chief of War set to arrive on Apple TV+, fans couldn’t help but notice that it’s going to bring 2 of the strongest characters from other franchises together! It’s going to be Khal Drogo vs Boba Fett, and we can’t keep calm!

Jason Momoa, with his career-defining role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, will bring all his primal strength to fight Temuera Morrison, who is best known for his role as Boba Fett in Star Wars. Fandoms are going crazy over this clash of two fantastic icons, and the stakes are a lot higher as we await these two face-to-face against each other in this historical drama series. It’s going to be a cultural clash we didn’t know we needed!

Drogo vs Fett in Apple TV+’s Chief of War: An Unlikely Universe Collision

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Next month, Jason Momoa stars as Kaʻiana, a real-life Hawaiian warrior who tried to unite the islands against colonization in the 18th century, in Chief of War, a splashy new historical series coming to Apple TV+. Watch the full, official trailer below:

"Chief of War follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘I in the late 18th century," reads the show's official logline. "Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage."

Jason Momoa got famous after playing Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones. He rode that fame to huge success with roles in the DC Cinematic Universe, as Aquaman, and recently in A Minecraft Movie, one of the most successful films of the year so far. He seems to be acting in the model of an old-fashioned movie star here,...

Apple TV+ is set to present Jason Momoa’s Chief of War, a rich historical drama, on August 1, 2025. This nine-episode mini-series explores how the Hawaiian islands came together in the late 1700s against the western invaders. What’s special is that the story will be told from the indigenous perspective.

It’s a deeply personal journey for Jason Momoa, who is also the writer, executive producer, and creator of this drama series. In an attempt to keep things culturally accurate, the cast of Chief of War is predominantly Polynesian. Chief of War is poised to offer authenticity, emotional depth, and cinematic scale. Let’s have a look at the full ensemble cast who will bring this epic saga to life.

The Native Hawaiian Cast That Brings Chief of War to Life

At the core of it, Chief of War portrays Jason Momoa as the legendary Warrior Kaʻiana, as the wall...

Apple TV+ has just unveiled the Chief of War trailer, and you weren’t ready for all that it brought. Jason Momoa has embodied the role of Hawaiian warrior, Ka’iana, striving to protect the islands by uniting them against colonization by the West. Critics and viewers alike were quick to compare it with Vikings, the cult classic with 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating, and we can’t disagree.

The larger-than-life characters, blood-soaked conflicts, and fierce battles for cultural identity depicted in Chief of War bear mythic resonance with the historical TV drama. It will be interesting to see whether Jason Momoa’s much-awaited passion project can achieve the kind of fame and glory Vikings did.

What are Some Similarities Between Chief of War and Vikings?

As the audience sharply noted, both series are grounded in brutal conflict and a fight for cultural identity. Vikings revolves around the Norse legends, across a...

Apple TV+’s official trailer for Chief of War finds Jason Momoa in full warrior mode. A passionate project for Momoa and series co-creator Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, the historical drama will release the first two episodes on August 1, 2025. New episodes follow on Fridays.

“Set amidst the scenic backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, the nine-episode series, based on true events, follows warrior Ka‘iana, portrayed by Momoa, as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis.

Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War features a predominantly Polynesian cast that includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, and Cliff Curtis. Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Benjamin Hoetjes also star.

Doug Jung is the showrunner and serves as an executive producer along with Momoa, Sibbett, Justin Chon,...

He's been a Dothraki warlord in Game Of Thrones, the king of Atlantis in Aquaman, and head of the Alkenny Tribe in See, but now dude of all dudes Jason Momoa is about to become Chief of War in — you guessed it! — Chief Of War, Apple TV+'s buzzy new historical drama. Set in late 18th century Hawaii, the nine-episode series — on which Momoa serves as co-creator, co-writer, star, and even director — sees Momoa play Hawaiian warrior Ka‘iana, the man on whose shoulders it falls to unify his islands amid the threat of colonisation. And if the epic first trailer for the show is anything to go by, it looks like we may be in for a hell of a time with this one;

Clashes on land and at sea! Temuera Morrison as a Polynesian king! Jason Momoa going full beast mode as "the fist" of his people! Actual Hans Zimmer on theme duty!