Archive · 21 Jan 2026
The Rip Breaks Netflix Records
The Rip is a new action movie starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
It had a huge start on Netflix, with 41.6 million people watching it in just three days.
That's a big deal because it's one of the most-watched Netflix movies ever.
The movie is about two police officers in Miami who find a lot of money during a raid and have to protect it while dealing with trust issues.
People have different opinions about the movie.
Some love the action and the acting, while others think the story is a bit predictable.
The movie has a high rating from critics, and many fans are excited to see Affleck and Damon together again.
The movie also has a special deal where the cast and crew can get bonuses if the movie does well, which is different from how Netflix usually pays people.
The Rip, starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, garnered 41.6 million views in its first three days on Netflix.
It is Netflix's most-watched film since 'Happy Gilmore 2', which had 46.7 million views in July 2025.
The film follows two Miami police officers who discover and must protect millions of dollars during a raid.
Critics have given it an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience reactions are mixed but generally positive.
The film features a unique deal where the cast and crew can earn performance-based bonuses.
- Who
- Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
- What
- The Rip, an action thriller film
- When
- Released on 16 January 2026
- Where
- Netflix streaming platform
- Why
- To reunite Affleck and Damon in an intense crime-action story
- Views in First Three Days
- 41.6 million
- Release Date
- 16 January 2026
- Director
- Joe Carnahan
- Rotten Tomatoes Score
- 83%
- Comparable Netflix Film
- Happy Gilmore 2 (46.7 million views)
- Production Company
- Artists Equity
- Genre
- Action Thriller
- Setting
- Miami