HONOLULU, HI—On August 21, 2025, critics and scholars cheered Jason Momoa for the historically accurate depiction of a Native Hawaiian chief’s ass in Apple TV+’s Chief of War. The Jason-Momoa-Chief-of-War-ass portrayal stunned audiences with its 1700s authenticity.
“Most period dramas botch historical asses, but Momoa’s is perfection,” said University of Hawaiʻi historian Douglas Hale. “He studied 18th-century sketches of warriors like Kaʻiana to nail those cheeks.” For more on film authenticity, visit Variety.
Hale praised Momoa’s research, hoping it sparks interest in historical derrieres. Analyst Kiana Lee quipped, “Momoa’s backside is a cultural triumph!” However, fans griped about the show’s lack of “full swinging hog,” deemed historically off. Check TV critiques at The Hollywood Reporter. At press time, Momoa’s ass trended online.