Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for The Rip, a crime thriller set to drop on the streaming platform on January 16, 2026. The film marks the reunification of longtime collaborators Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, this time as Miami police officers caught in a high-stakes moral web.
Plot & Premise
Written and directed by Joe Carnahan (known for The Grey, Smokin’ Aces), the story follows a search and seizure operation gone awry. After the team stumbles upon millions of dollars in cash in a dilapidated stash house, the discovery unleashes chaos—external pressure mounts, and internal trust frays. Are these officers the good guys, or has the gravity of money already corrupted them?
Affleck portrays Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne, while Damon plays Lieutenant Dane Dumars. Around them is a formidable ensemble—including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Kyle Chandler, Scott Adkins, Néstor Carbonell, and Lina Esco—each bringing tension and character to this morality play.
Carnahan explains that the film draws inspiration from real events involving Miami PD “rips” (seizures such as illegal weapons, drugs, or large sums of cash) and classic cop dramas like Serpico, Prince of the City, and Heat. He also emphasizes that beneath the action lies an emotional core—questioning identity, loyalty, and what it really means to uphold the law.
If you’re drawn to stories of loyalty tested by greed, The Rip is poised to deliver. Netflix’s teaser shows this won’t just be about action—it’s an exploration of trust bleeding under pressure.
TL;DR
- Netflix released the teaser for The Rip, a gritty cop thriller starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon—streaming on Netflix starting January 16, 2026.
- Directed and co-written by Joe Carnahan, the film follows Miami police officers who discover millions of dollars at a derelict stash house—sparking suspicion and betrayal inside the squad.
- With a star-packed cast including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sasha Calle, Kyle Chandler, and Scott Adkins, the ensemble adds tense dynamics.
