Key Highlights
- Ben Affleck and Matt Damon share a new teaser for their upcoming Netflix action thriller, “The Rip.”
- The film is set to release on January 16, 2026.
- A sneak peek at the movie reveals the tagline “Count on no one.”
- Joe Carnahan directs the film with a star-studded cast including Damon, Affleck, and Teyana Taylor.
New Teaser for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Netflix Thriller “The Rip”
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have delivered another special Christmas gift to fans with the release of a new teaser trailer for their upcoming Netflix action thriller, The Rip. The duo shared this exclusive content online, promising something special that fans would not want to miss.
What’s in Store for “The Rip”?
The teaser begins with Damon teases the audience by saying, “We have never-before-seen footage from The Rip. Affleck quickly jokes: ‘I’m just gonna give them socks.’ While a pair of socks would be a nightmare to deliver to a global audience, it’s clear that what fans are getting is the thrilling teaser itself.”
According to Joe Carnahan, director of The A-Team and The Rip, the film’s story is inspired by his friend’s personal experiences as a father and head of tactical narcotics for the Miami Dade police department. He explains that the movie aims to bring back the classic ’70s cop thrillers that valued character development and interpersonal relationships.
Starring Cast and Plot Details
The Rip stars Matt Damon as Detective Sergeant JD Byrne, Ben Affleck as Lieutenant Dane Dumars, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Scott Adkins, and Steven Yeun. The film’s synopsis promises a plot where trust frays as everything and everyone is called into question after a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a derelict stash house.
Speaking to GQ about the movie, Damon elaborated on their collaborative process: “Our goal is always to just make movies that we think we’ll like, which is really the same calculus we use in our own careers as actors. It kind of drives our creative team crazy, because they’re like, ‘What are we looking for?’ And we always just go, a good movie.” This collaboration has consistently delivered successful projects over the years.
Future Projects and Industry Context
In addition to The Rip, Affleck is set to star in Animals on Netflix and will be involved in David Fincher’s upcoming crime drama, Strangers. Meanwhile, Damon has a busy slate of projects ahead, including Christopher Nolan’s potential Oscar contender The Odyssey, where he will play Odysseus alongside an all-star cast.
While the film industry is always evolving, Affleck and Damon continue to prove that they are at the top of their game. Their upcoming release on Netflix promises to be another huge success for the duo, following in the footsteps of their previous collaborations like Zack & Miri Make a Porno, Argo, and The Town.
As fans eagerly await the January 16, 2026 release date, it’s clear that Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are delivering once again with their explosive Christmas gift to the entertainment world.
