Must-Watch Alert: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reunite in the Gritty New Netflix Thriller The Rip
The iconic duo Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are back together on screen, this time in the high-stakes crime thriller
, which is scheduled for release on Netflix on January 16, 2026. Directed by Joe Carnahan (Narc, The Grey), the film is inspired by true events and explores a dangerous world where loyalties are tested and trust is a fatal weakness.
If you're a fan of intense, character-driven crime dramas and classic '70s cop thrillers, this is the film you've been waiting for.
The Plot: Millions in Cash and Fraying Trust
The story centers on a team of Miami police officers from the Tactical Narcotics Team whose lives spiral out of control after they stumble upon a massive discovery: millions of dollars in cash hidden inside a derelict stash house.
In Miami cop jargon, a "rip" is police slang for the confiscation of weapons or drug-related funds. What seems like a simple seizure quickly devolves into a moral quagmire. The officers must count the money on-site, fully aware that it is likely cartel money belonging to very dangerous people. As news of the massive seizure spreads and outside forces close in, the once-tight team begins to turn on each other, forcing them to question who they can truly rely on.
A Star-Studded Cast
The Rip boasts a phenomenal ensemble cast joining Affleck (as Detective Sergeant JD Byrne) and Damon (as Lieutenant Dane Dumars):
Steven Yeun
Teyana Taylor
Kyle Chandler
Scott Adkins
Sasha Calle
Catalina Sandino Moreno
The film is a project from Damon and Affleck's production company, Artists Equity, and promises a return to the gritty, intense atmosphere of classic crime films like Heat and Serpico.
Release Date and Where to Watch
Mark your calendars: The Rip premieres globally and exclusively on Netflix on January 16, 2026.
Check out the official The Rip trailer on Netflix's YouTube channel for a sneak peek at the action and tension.