Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Lead the Cast of Netflix's 'The Rip,' Pitting Cops Against Each Other
Netflix drops the teaser trailer featuring a star-studded cast that includes Steven Yuen, Teyana Taylor and Kyle Chandler.
Summary
- A new Netflix thriller The Rip, reunites Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
- It follows a team of cops whose loyalty is tested after finding a large amount of cash
- The film is set to premiere on Netflix on January 16, 2026
The celebrated partnership of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck is back on screen. Netflix has dropped the official teaser for The Rip, a tense crime thriller that reunites the Oscar-winning duo for their first film together since 2023’s Air. Directed by Joe Carnahan (The Grey), the film is a return to form for the classic “70s cop thriller,” with a storyline that tests loyalty and morality. The film is set to premiere on Netflix on January 16, 2026.
The teaser trailer gives a first look at the plot. It follows a team of Miami cops, led by Damon and Affleck’s characters, who uncover millions of dollars in cash in a derelict stash house. But when outside forces learn about the massive seizure, a crisis of trust begins to fracture the group, forcing them to question everything they know about each other. The trailer hints at a pulse-pounding, action-packed narrative, as the team finds itself in a deadly struggle to determine who they can truly rely on.
In addition to Damon and Affleck, the star-studded cast features a number of high-profile actors, including Steven Yeun (Nope), Teyana Taylor (Coming 2 America), Sasha Calle (The Flash), and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights). With a premise that channels the suspense of films like Training Day and Heat, The Rip is shaping up to be one of the first major Netflix releases of 2026, a thrilling crime saga that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.
