A gripping new thriller featuring two Hollywood heavyweights is set to land on Netflix, but what details have emerged so far?

The streaming platform has already launched 2026 with considerable momentum, unveiling several compelling crime dramas and a pulse-racing romantic comedy that numerous viewers have already devoured.

After the thriller series His and Hers and Harlan Coben’s Run Away, alongside the lush rom-com People We Meet on Vacation, what’s the next big release deserving a spot at the top of your Netflix watchlist?

Thriller enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that Netflix shows no indication of easing up, as their latest offering maintains the momentum of edge-of-your-seat drama with an impressive cast and shocking plot developments.

With mere days remaining until its debut, here’s everything confirmed about The Rip, from its outstanding ensemble to the film’s storyline, reports the Mirror.

What’s the storyline of The Rip?

Helmed by Joe Carnahan (The Grey), The Rip is a thriller set in Miami following a police team who stumble upon a discovery at a stash house.

When those present clash over their next move, news spreads beyond their control and they face an unthinkable choice.

The film’s synopsis states: “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.”

Netflix’s latest trailer reveals the squad unearthing a cache of buckets filled with an astonishing $20 million, igniting deep-seated suspicion among the higher-ups.

As the senior officers overseeing the investigation grapple with the next steps, personal conflicts and mistrust start to simmer, turning what should have been a straightforward task into utter chaos.

Who is in the cast of The Rip?

The film features long-time collaborators Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in the lead roles, playing Detective Sergeant JD Byrne and Lieutenant Dane Dumars respectively.

Affleck and Damon are renowned for their joint appearances in films such as Good Will Hunting, Dogma, The Last Duel, and Air.

Joining them is Steven Yeun, cast as Detective Mike Ro. Known for his role as Glenn in The Walking Dead, Yeun has also starred in critically acclaimed films like Burning and Nope.

He lends his voice to Invincible in the popular Prime Video animated series and appeared in the first season of Netflix’s Beef.

Another big name in the cast is Teyana Taylor, who takes on the role of Detective Numa Baptiste. Initially a singer and dancer, Taylor shot to international fame with her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in the Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, a performance that earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Lastly, Sasha Calle takes on the role of Desi. Calle is renowned for her portrayal of Supergirl in the 2023 blockbuster The Flash and has also graced the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2021.

The Rip’s supporting cast 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?

Netflix subscribers won’t have to wait long as The Rip will be ready to stream from this Friday, 16th January.

Netflix releases typically become available just after midnight PST (Pacific Standard Time) in the United States and 3am EST (Eastern Standard Time).

This translates to a UK release time of 8am on Friday morning, while most European territories can expect the film an hour later, at 9am.

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

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