Netflix has finally announced its release date for the highly anticipated film "The Rip", starring Academy Award winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The movie is set to premiere on January 16, 2026, at midnight Pacific Time (PT) and will be exclusively available on Netflix with no theatrical release planned.
"The Rip" follows a gripping storyline where a team of Miami cops are faced with the discovery of millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As tensions rise, trust among the team begins to fray, and outside forces start to take notice. The official synopsis 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 all-star cast includes Matt Damon as Lieutenant Dane Dumars and Ben Affleck as Det Sergeant JD Byrne, alongside Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Scott Adkins, Kyle Chandler, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Nestor Carbonell, Sasha Calle, and more.
Netflix subscribers will need to be prepared for a late-night viewing session, as the movie is set to debut at 12 am PT/3 am ET. The release time will vary depending on the viewer's time zone, with different start times listed across multiple regions.
Interestingly, there won't be a theatrical release for "The Rip", making it an exclusive Netflix production. Viewers can catch the film from January 16, 2026, without needing to head to the cinema.
If you're eager to watch this new movie, mark your calendars and get ready to binge-watch on January 16th.
"The Rip" follows a gripping storyline where a team of Miami cops are faced with the discovery of millions in cash in a derelict stash house. As tensions rise, trust among the team begins to fray, and outside forces start to take notice. The official synopsis 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 all-star cast includes Matt Damon as Lieutenant Dane Dumars and Ben Affleck as Det Sergeant JD Byrne, alongside Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Scott Adkins, Kyle Chandler, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Nestor Carbonell, Sasha Calle, and more.
Netflix subscribers will need to be prepared for a late-night viewing session, as the movie is set to debut at 12 am PT/3 am ET. The release time will vary depending on the viewer's time zone, with different start times listed across multiple regions.
Interestingly, there won't be a theatrical release for "The Rip", making it an exclusive Netflix production. Viewers can catch the film from January 16, 2026, without needing to head to the cinema.
If you're eager to watch this new movie, mark your calendars and get ready to binge-watch on January 16th.
i'm all about those late night binges with friends 
ben affleck & matt damon are a power couple in the making 
and that plot twist? 
got me hyped already!!! 
will be keeping an eye on how this exclusive release thingy goes down, but fingers crossed for more great content from netflix 
. What's with the lack of a theatrical release? Is Netflix trying to make a point or is it just a cost-cutting measure? And how do we know this movie isn't gonna be a total dud because of no promo in theaters? Also, what's up with the time zone thing? Can't they just make one release time like, everywhere? 
. And exclusivity on Netflix? Not exactly selling me on it...
it's gonna be a wild ride with all that cash and betrayal drama 
I mean, who doesn't love a good heist thriller with an all-star cast? The idea of millions in cash being discovered and the trust within the team starting to fray is just so intense. And let's be real, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are legends - their chemistry on screen is gonna be electric