Affleck and Damon Offer Crew Bonuses for New Film

The actors' production company is pioneering a new profit-sharing model in the streaming era.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:56pm

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are shaking up the movie industry by offering back-end bonuses to the 1,200 crew members of their new film, The Rip. Through their production company Artists Equity, the iconic duo is adapting an old Hollywood model to the modern streaming landscape, ensuring that the collaborative crew shares in the movie's success based on viewership.

Why it matters

Affleck and Damon's move represents a shift in how Hollywood compensates film crews, moving away from the traditional box office-based bonuses to a model that rewards crews for the overall performance of a movie on streaming platforms. This collaborative approach aims to foster a more equitable environment in the industry.

The details

Directed by Joe Carnahan, The Rip reunites Affleck and Damon on screen as Miami cops entangled in a web of distrust. But the real story is how the duo, through Artists Equity, is changing the game by offering back-end bonuses to the 1,200 crew members, from stand-by painters to camera operators. They believe that a collaborative environment is key to a movie's success, and they want to ensure that the crew shares in the wealth based on viewership, rather than just box office performance.

  • The Rip will be available on Netflix starting Friday (April 11, 2026).
  • Affleck and Damon launched Artists Equity, their artist-led studio focused on profit-sharing, in 2022.

The players

Ben Affleck

A 53-year-old actor and producer who, along with Matt Damon, is pioneering a new profit-sharing model in the film industry through their production company Artists Equity.

Matt Damon

A 55-year-old actor and producer who, along with Ben Affleck, is pioneering a new profit-sharing model in the film industry through their production company Artists Equity.

Joe Carnahan

The director of The Rip, the new film starring Affleck and Damon.

Artists Equity

Affleck and Damon's production company, which is focused on implementing a profit-sharing model to ensure crew members benefit from a movie's success.

The Rip

The new film starring Affleck and Damon as Miami cops, which is the focus of their profit-sharing initiative.

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What they’re saying

“It's really a collaborative art form. The more people who watch the movie, the more the crew members will benefit.”

— Ben Affleck, Actor and Producer

“The more you guys watch this movie...”

— Matt Damon, Actor and Producer

“Not that we could suggest that you just leave it on, unless you're a good person.”

— Ben Affleck, Actor and Producer

What’s next

The Rip will be available on Netflix starting this Friday, April 11, 2026.

The takeaway

Affleck and Damon's profit-sharing model represents a significant shift in how Hollywood compensates film crews, moving away from traditional box office-based bonuses to a more equitable system that rewards the collaborative effort behind a movie's success. This approach could set a new standard for the industry, fostering a more collaborative environment and ensuring that the hardworking crews behind major productions share in the wealth.