Damon and Affleck reunite in gritty Miami cop thriller

Netflix released the first trailer for “The Rip,” reuniting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as Miami police officers in a gritty crime thriller premiering January 16, 2026.
Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film follows a team of Miami cops who discover $20 million in cash during a raid on a derelict stash house, sparking betrayal and survival as outside forces learn about the massive seizure.
The story draws from real-life experiences of Carnahan’s friend who led tactical narcotics for Miami-Dade Police Department, combined with influences from classic ’70s cop thrillers like “Serpico” and “Heat”.
The film features an ensemble cast including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Kyle Chandler, and Sasha Calle, with Damon playing Lieutenant Dane Dumars and Affleck as Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne.
“The Rip” marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Artists Equity, the production company founded by Damon and Affleck, representing their growing partnership in filmmaker-driven content.

Netflix has released the first trailer for “The Rip,” reuniting Oscar-winning duo Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in a gritty Miami police thriller set to premiere January 16, 2026. The crime drama marks the latest collaboration between the longtime friends and their first project with Netflix through their production company Artists Equity.deadline

Directed by Joe Carnahan, known for “Narc” and “The Grey,” the film follows a team of Miami officers who discover $20 million in cash during a raid on a derelict stash house. What begins as a routine seizure quickly spirals into a deadly game of betrayal and survival as external forces learn about the massive find, fracturing trust among the officers.motionpictures

Real-Life Inspiration Behind the Thriller

Carnahan drew inspiration from a deeply personal source for “The Rip,” which gets its name from police slang for seizing criminal assets. The director told Netflix’s Tudum that the story emerged from experiences shared by a close friend who once led the tactical narcotics unit for Miami-Dade Police Department.blexmedia

“‘The Rip’ came out of a deeply personal experience that my friend went through, both as a father and as head of tactical narcotics for the Miami-Dade police department,” Carnahan explained. The director also cited classic 1970s cop thrillers like “Serpico,” “Prince of the City,” and Michael Mann’s “Heat” as influences, emphasizing character development and moral complexity over pure action.deadline

Star-Studded Ensemble Cast

Damon plays Lieutenant Dane Dumars while Affleck takes on the role of Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne. The supporting cast includes Steven Yeun (“Beef”), Teyana Taylor (“Coming 2 America”), Kyle Chandler (“Friday Night Lights”), Sasha Calle (“The Flash”), Catalina Sandino Moreno (“Maria Full of Grace”), and Scott Adkins (“John Wick: Chapter 4”).wikipedia

The trailer reveals tension-filled moments as the officers grapple with temptation. “It would be so much easier if we stole this,” Damon’s character remarks while counting the seized cash, before a threatening phone call warns them to “exit that house” within 30 minutes.usmagazine

Artists Equity’s Growing Portfolio

“The Rip” represents the first collaboration between Netflix and Artists Equity, the production company founded by Damon and Affleck in November 2022 with backing from RedBird Capital Partners. The studio has already produced several successful films including “Air,” “The Instigators,” and “Small Things Like These”.deadline

In June 2025, Artists Equity signed a three-year theatrical distribution deal with Sony Pictures, though “The Rip” predates this arrangement as Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the project. The partnership reflects Affleck and Damon’s continued commitment to filmmaker-driven content that balances commercial appeal with creative integrity.deadline