With their gritty new crime thriller “The Rip” premiering on Netflix today, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are once again the most talked-about pair in entertainment. While the film follows their characters’ descent into corruption over a stash of found cash, the real-world curiosity lies in their own massive fortunes and how their joint venture, Artists Equity, is shifting the financial scales for both stars.
A Battle of Bank Accounts: The 2026 Breakdown
According to the latest data from Celebrity Net Worth and Parade, Matt Damon currently holds the financial lead with an estimated net worth of $170 million.
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Damon’s wealth has been bolstered by a remarkably consistent “bankable” status; as noted by Forbes, he remains one of the highest-grossing actors of all time, leveraging massive paydays in recent years for projects like Oppenheimer and Air. His strategy often involves taking significant backend points on high-budget films, a move that has historically paid off better than a flat upfront fee.
Ben Affleck, while legendary in his own right, follows slightly behind with an estimated net worth of $150 million. Despite a lower total net worth than Damon, Affleck often commands a higher per-movie salary—frequently hitting the $15 million mark compared to Damon’s typical $10 million base. However, industry analysts suggest that Affleck’s wealth has seen more fluctuation due to his high-profile directorial efforts and his focus on the administrative growth of their production company.
The gap between the two may shrink by the end of this year thanks to their revolutionary work with Artists Equity. As detailed by The Hollywood Reporter, the duo negotiated a unique performance-based bonus structure with Netflix for “The Rip” that shares profits with the entire cast and crew. If the film’s release today mirrors the streaming success of their previous collaborations, both Damon and Affleck are poised for a significant 2026 windfall that could redefine the “richer” title once again.
