The Rip cast, plot and release date as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck thriller hits Netflix - The Mirror

Hollywood icons Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are taking over Netflix with an exhilarating new thriller film soon

A gripping new thriller starring two Hollywood A-listers is about to hit Netflix, but what do we know about it so far?

The streaming giant has already kicked off 2026 with a bang, dropping some addictive crime dramas and a heart-stopping romantic-comedy that countless subscribers have already tucked into.

Following the thriller series His and Hers and Harlan Coben’s Run Away, plus sumptuous rom-com People We Meet on Vacation, what’s the next major release you should add to the top of your Netflix queue?

Thriller fans will be pleased to know that Netflix is showing no signs of slowing down as their latest film continues the trend of white-knuckle drama with a stellar cast and jaw-dropping twists.

With just a few days to go before it releases, let’s take a look at everything confirmed about The Rip, from its incredible ensemble cast to what the film’s about.

What’s the plot of The Rip?

Directed by Joe Carnahan (The Grey), The Rip is a thriller film set in Miami about a team of cops who make a discovery at a stash house.

As those inside disagree on how to proceed, word reaches the outside and they’re forced to make an impossible decision.

A synopsis for the film reads: “Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray.

“As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question -- including who they can rely on.”

The latest trailer from Netflix confirms the squad finds a stash of several buckets that contain a staggering $20 million, sparking intense suspicion among those in charge.

While the senior cops in charge of the investigation clash over how to proceed, distrust and personal conflicts begin to bubble to the surface and what should be a simple job descends into carnage.

Who is in the cast of The Rip?

The film is led by frequent collaborators Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who portray Detective Sergeant JD Byrne and Lieutenant Dane Dumars, respectively.

Affleck and Damon are well-known for appearing in films together such as Good Will Hunting, Dogma, The Last Duel and Air.

Also joining the cast is Steven Yeun as Detective Mike Ro. Yeun is known for his role as Glenn in The Walking Dead as well as appearing in acclaimed films such as Burning and Nope. He is also the voice of Invincible in the hit Prime Video animated series and starred in the first season of Netflix's Beef.

Another major name in the cast is Teyana Taylor, portraying Detective Numa Baptiste. Originally a singer and dancer, Taylor gained international attention for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in the Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, a performance that won her the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Finally, Sasha Calle plays Desi. Calle is best known for portraying Supergirl in the 2023 blockbuster The Flash and has also starred in the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2021.

The supporting cast of The Rip includes:

• Catalina Sandino Moreno as Detective Lolo Salazar
• Kyle Chandler as DEA Agent Mateo ‘Matty’ Nix
• Lina Esco as Jackie Velez
• Scott Adkins
• Néstor Carbonell

When will The Rip be released?

Subscribers don’t have long to wait as The Rip will be available to stream on Netflix from this Friday, 16th January.

Netflix releases tend to drop just after midnight PST (Pacific Standard Time) in the United States and 3am EST (Eastern Standard Time).

This means fans in the UK will be able to tune in by 8am on Friday morning, while most territories in Europe will release the film an hour behind, at 9am.

The Rip will be released on Friday, 16th January on Netflix.