The Rip: Netflix announces release date of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s true-crime thriller

The Rip is a crime thriller film that will begin premiering on Netflix on January 16, 2026. Joe Carnahan, known for titles like Narc and The Grey, has written and directed the film. Here's the official synopsis:

Trust among a group of Miami cops begins to fray upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are also involved in the film as actors and producers. Let's look into the details.

The Rip is set to release on Netflix

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At the TUDUM event, Netflix also shared a sneak peek for attendees. Fans noticed online that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were searching for the Cookie Monster.

The film will follow a group of cops from Miami who discover a stash of millions of dollars in cash. As more people become aware of it, their trust in others begins to deteriorate. This leads them to a situation where they struggle to rely on others anyone.

The film's producers are Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Dani Bernfield, and Luciana Barroso. Here's a list of its cast members:

Matt Damon
Ben Affleck
Teyana Taylor
Sasha Calle
Steven Yeun
Scott Adkins
Néstor Carbonell
Lina Esco as Captain Jackie Velez
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Kyle Chandler

Both Affleck and Damon started their production company, Artists Equity, back in November 2022. Their first production venture, Air (2023), was a critical and commercial success. They have produced titles like "The Greatest Love Story Never Told," "Small Things Like These," "The Instigators," and the recently released film, "The Accountant." 2.

Carnahan began his directorial journey with the 1998 film Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane. He later directed the neo-noir thriller Narc. His subsequent directorial efforts include Smokin' Aces, The A-Team, The Grey, and Shadow Force, among others. Meanwhile, Damon and Affleck have maintained a close friendship and collaborated on several occasions. The two co-wrote the 1997 film Good Will Hunting, which received nine Oscar nominations, including a Best Actor nomination for Damon. Both were awarded a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Screenplay.

Are you excited about The Rip?