Matt Damon’s 113-Minute 10/10 Action Thriller Officially Crowned as Netflix’s Biggest Movie of 2026
Netflix crime thriller The Rip, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has been named the most-streamed film released in 2026 so far by Nielsen. Its strong viewing figures matter because they suggest the pair’s enduring screen partnership can draw a large home audience despite comparatively limited online discussion.
The film accumulated 4.432 billion minutes watched, ahead of Netflix’s War Machine on 3.531 billion minutes. Directed by Joe Carnahan, it follows Miami police officers whose discovery of millions of dollars triggers suspicion and betrayal; its supporting cast includes Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, Teyana Taylor and Nestor Carbonell. Damon and Affleck are also due to reunite for Netflix crime thriller Animals, directed by Affleck.
- The Rip is Netflix’s most-streamed 2026 film so far.
- It recorded 4.432 billion viewing minutes, according to Nielsen.
- Damon and Affleck will next collaborate on Animals.
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Netflix is a streaming company that releases films directly to viewers at home as well as licensing programmes from other studios. Viewing charts compiled by Nielsen measure how long people in the United States spend watching titles, offering one way to compare a film’s reach after release.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are American actors who have worked together repeatedly since they wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting, which won them an Academy Award for its screenplay. Their shared history and recognisable screen partnership have made their collaborations a point of interest for audiences and studios.
The Rip is a crime story set around Miami police officers who find a large sum of money, placing trust within the group under pressure. It was directed by Joe Carnahan, whose previous work includes action and crime films, and is part of Netflix’s broader effort to attract viewers with star-led original films.