When Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite on screen, expect only one thing: an intense, high-stakes performance on the edge of law and morality. Their new joint project, the Netflix crime thriller *The Rip*, promises an explosion of emotions, adrenaline, and dynamism, reminiscent of 1970s classics like *Serpico*, but with a modern, unpredictable twist.
At the center of the story are Miami narcotics partners: Lieutenant Dane Dumars (Damon) and Detective Sergeant JD Byrne (Affleck). They have worked together for years, sharing risks and victories as if they could read each other’s minds. But a raid on an abandoned warehouse turns routine into a nightmare: the team discovers millions of cartel-linked dollars — untraceable money that immediately places them in a moral dilemma.
On one side, duty, honesty, and service; on the other, the temptation of easy millions and paranoia lurking at every turn. Internal tension within the team reaches its peak: who is a true ally, and who is ready to betray for personal gain? Affleck and Damon play partners whose “telepathic” bond is tested, making the audience wonder: can anyone be trusted in a world where everyone seeks their own advantage?
The duo is supported by heavyweights: Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, and Kyle Chandler. Director Joe Carnahan spares no dynamism: his signature visual style makes *The Rip* feel palpable — there are no pauses here, every scene hits the viewer straight in the heart.
The film is produced by Affleck and Damon through their Artists Equity studio, and the premiere is scheduled for **January 16, 2026** — directly on Netflix, bypassing theaters. This is not just another crime thriller; it’s a true psychological test for both the characters and the audience: where does duty end, and greed begin?
