Viewers are wondering how many episodes are in Chief of War Season 1 and when each new episode comes out. This epic historical miniseries chronicles the life of one of the greatest warriors in Hawaiian history.
Here are all the details on the episode count of Chief of War.
How many episodes are in Chief of War Season 1?
Chief of War Season 1 will have 9 episodes.
Chief of War is a miniseries created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett. It centers on the war-torn Hawaiian Islands during the 19th century. Amidst the four rival kingdoms battling for power, Kaʻiana begins his journey as a fierce warrior.
The cast of Chief of War includes Momoa in the leading role, along with Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, and Cliff Curtis, among others.
When do new Chief of War episodes come out?
New episodes of Chief of War typically come out every Thursday in the U.S. and on Friday for the rest of the world.
Here’s a list of all the episodes and their release schedule:
- Episode 1 “The Chief of War” – July 31, 2025
- Episode 2 “Changing Tides” – July 31, 2025
- Episode 3 “City of Flowers” – August 7, 2025
- Episode 4 “Ciudad De Flores, Part II” – August 14, 2025
- Episode 5 “The Race of the Gods” – August 21, 2025
- Episode 6 “The Splintered Paddle” – August 28, 2025
- Episode 7 “Day of Spilled Brains” – September 4, 2025
- Episode 8 “The Sacred Niu Grove” – September 11, 2025
- Episode 9 “The Black Desert” – September 18, 2025
How to watch Chief of War Season 1’s new episodes
You can watch Chief of War Season 1 via Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ is the home to a plethora of acclaimed television shows such as Severance, Your Friends & Neighbors, Presumed Innocent, and many more.
The official synopsis for the series reads:
“With Hawaii’s four kingdoms divided by war, the ferocious warrior Kaʻiana embarks on an epic mission to unite his people—as an existential threat approaches their shores.”
