Netflix Unveils Trailer for The Rip Thriller

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for "The Rip," a crime thriller starring longtime collaborators Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as Miami police officers entangled in a high-stakes cash seizure. The film, directed by Joe Carnahan, is set to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on January 16, 2026.

In the story, inspired by true events, Affleck portrays Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne, while Damon plays Lieutenant Dane Dumars. The duo leads a team from the Miami-Dade Tactical Narcotics Unit that discovers approximately $20 million in cash hidden in a derelict stash house during a raid. The massive haul, believed to belong to a dangerous cartel, sparks immediate tension as the officers grapple with temptation and suspicion. As word of the seizure spreads to outside forces, trust erodes within the group, leading to paranoia, threats, and intense confrontations. The trailer highlights a frantic night of counting the money, rooftop shootouts, car chases, and gunfights, underscoring the breakdown among the team members.

Carnahan, known for his gritty action films such as "Narc" and "Smokin' Aces," wrote the screenplay based on a story he conceived with Michael McGrale. The...