Jason Momoa’s Shocking Makeover Leaves Fans Completely Split

Jason Momoa just did something that left fans reeling. The dramatic makeover, tied to his upcoming role in Dune: Part Three, wasn’t just for the cameras. The actor used the moment to spotlight an important environmental cause. Still, while Momoa had his sights set on change, fans were busy launching a full-on debate about his new look.

Jason Momoa will soon be seen in a new series.

The Aquaman star can be seen in a new series, Chief of War, streaming on Apple TV from August 1, 2025. True to his roots, he plays a Hawaiian chief, and the plot is about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous perspective. Momoa certainly looks the part with his fierce facial hair and muscular frame.

Fans are certainly stoked for the series and full of praise for his passion project. That said, his bold new look is for Dune: Part Three, and it’s even more exciting for him, given he will be co-starring with someone very dear to him.

Momoa will be joined by his son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa in Dune: Part Three. Nakoa will be playing Leto II, one of the twin offspring of Paul Atreides (Chalamet) and Chani (Zendaya).

“A rude awakening is what he’s in for,” Jason earlier mentioned in July. He continued, “He’s into the workforce for the first time. It’s going to be good.
You want your children to be better than you, and I really, actually believe he is. I couldn’t do what he’s doing at his age. I was on Baywatch at 19. He’s 16 and working with Denis Villeneuve.”

His new look is for the third installment of Dune.

Momoa played sword master Duncan Idaho in Dune and is now all set to reprise the role in the third installment of the movie. And so, the DC star shaved off his beard for the first time in six years in preparation for the filming of the movie, after sitting out the movie franchise’s second installment in 2024.

In a video shared on Instagram on July 30, Momoa buzzed off his signature scruff, exclaiming, “I hate it.” He also called it a “kickoff” to a new chapter, adding in a shoutout to Dune director Denis Villeneuve, saying, “Only for you.”

Fans seemed split about his shaving off his beard.

As Jason Momoa, known for his rugged, bearded look in Aquaman, Game of Thrones, and pretty much every role he’s played, just did the unthinkable — he shaved off his signature beard, the Hollywood heartthrob shocked fans by debuting a completely clean-shaven face — and the internet has opinions.

Some fans were really surprised, with reactions like:

• I bet when you look in the mirror now you are always confused. © jarsalia / Instagram
• Now he kinda looks like Rob Lowe. And that’s not a bad thing whatsoever. © ryoga_hibiki_13 / Instagram
• No, don’t be shaving the beards, your beards have it’s own fan club. © atlantamoore20 / Instagram
• Goodness it makes you look so different. © gillianwilhelm4197 / Instagram

Others were surprisingly into the new look:

• You’re very handsome ! The beard was a distraction. Enjoy your face while still young and handsome! © anitamhudson / Instagram
• Can this beautiful man become any more cool??? © nanciesluis / Instagram
• Anyway you see him or look at him.... He is beautiful, inside and out!! © hiyiaidee22 / Instagram

From heartbreak to approval, reactions to Momoa’s fresh face have been intense — and wildly divided. But beyond the buzz and opinions, one thing remains clear: when Jason Momoa changes his look, he gets people talking — and thinking.