Earlier this year, we got our first look atBen AffleckandMatt Damonin the upcomingNetflixthrillerThe RIP, and now we have another look at the grizzled appearance of the two buddies who star in the crime film that examines the things people do for money. This marks Damon and Affleck’s first time on screen together since 2023’sAIR, though the duo have collaborated on numerous projects since then,includingThe Accountant 2, which Affleck starred in and Damon executive produced.
The new images fromThe RIP(seen below) come courtesy of the trailer for Netflix’s 2025 TUDUM celebration that takes place on May 31, and show the bearded actors decked out in bullet-proof vests, with Affleck wielding a firearm. Written and directed by Joe Carnahan (The Grey,Bad Boys for Life),The RIPfocuses on a group of Miami cops who discover a stash of millions in cash, leading to distrust as outsiders learn about the huge seizure, making them question who to rely on. It’s a familiar plot, but one that Affleck called “engaging” earlier this year:
“[It’s a] really fun, engaging ride that keeps you guessing. It’s a compelling, complicated human drama that also hues to these elements of cinema that people have loved forever.”
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In addition to Affleck and Damon,The RIPalso stars Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Nestor Carbonell, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Kyle Chandler, Scott Adkins, and Lina Esco. Filming on the project took place last year in Los Angeles and New Jersey, with principal photography wrapping in December. No release date has been set yet, but the crime thriller is expected to debut on Netflix later in 2025.
Joe Carnahan Calls ‘The RIP’ A Collaboration with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Produced by Damon and Affleck’s company, Artists Equity, Carnahan recently revealed to TUDUM that working with the duo onThe RIPwas a collaborative effort that saw the three of them team up to create movie magic both in front of, and behind, the camera. “Working with Matt and Ben and having two, distinctly talented filmmakers, as both creative allies and the studio heads, wound up being the best of both worlds,” he said, adding:
“I’ve never had as easy an experience on a movie as I had on The Rip. They took exceptionally good care of me and backed my decisions every step of the way.”
The RIPis just the latest in a series of films produced by Artists Equity that began withAIRin 2023, and continues this year not only withThe Accountant 2, but also with the upcoming musical dramaKiss of the Spider Woman. Starring Jennifer Lopez in the lead role, the film is already generating a lot of buzz coming out of Sundance, with many calling itthe best performance of her career. It’s set to hit theaters on August 04, 2025.
As for the new crime thriller? Fans are already expressing their excitement over seeing Affleck and Damon team up yet again inThe RIP, as many have taken to social media to share their thoughts. Will that translate into another hit for Netflix? We’ll have to wait until later this year to find out, but given the subject matter and the appearance of the two heavyweights, there’s little doubt that it will shoot to the top of the charts when it’s finally released.
Source:Netflix TUDUM 2025 Trailer
