The Rip (film)

The Rip is an upcoming American action thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The film stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Néstor Carbonell, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Kyle Chandler, Scott Adkins, and Lina Esco.

The Rip
Directed by	Joe Carnahan
Written by	Joe Carnahan
Produced by	Matt Damon Ben Affleck Luciana Barroso Dani Bernfeld
Starring	Matt Damon Ben Affleck Steven Yeun Teyana Taylor Catalina Sandino Moreno Sasha Calle Néstor Carbonell Lina Esco Scott Adkins Kyle Chandler
Production company	Artists Equity
Distributed by	Netflix
Release date	January 16, 2026 (2026-01-16)
Country	United States
Language	English

The film is scheduled to release on January 16, 2026, by Netflix.

Premise

A group of Miami cops discovers a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on.

Cast

• Matt Damon as Lieutenant Dane Dumars^[1]
• Ben Affleck as Det. Sergeant JD Byrne^[1]
• Steven Yeun^[2]
• Teyana Taylor
• Sasha Calle
• Néstor Carbonell
• Catalina Sandino Moreno
• Kyle Chandler
• Scott Adkins
• Lina Esco as Captain Jackie Velez

Production

It was first reported in June 2024 that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck would star in the film RIP, written and directed by Joe Carnahan. Damon and Affleck are also producing the film at Artists Equity.^[3] After the project had been shopped around for a buyer, Netflix purchased the rights to distribute the film.^[4] In October 2024, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Néstor Carbonell, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Kyle Chandler joined the cast.^[5][6] In November 2024, Scott Adkins and Lina Esco joined the cast.^[7][8]

Principal photography began on October 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, and was expected to wrap on December 11.^[9][10][11] Additional scenes were also shot in New Jersey in November.^[12]

Release

The Rip is scheduled to release on January 16, 2026, by Netflix.^[1]