Matt Damonis in the middle of filming his next movie withChristopher Nolan,The Odyssey, but the most recent film from the star has been quietly dominating streaming charts for over six months. Damon stars alongsideCasey Affleckand pop starJack HarlowinThe Instigators, a buddy comedy following two robbers who go on the run after a theft doesn’t go as they hoped.The Instigatorswas released on Apple TV+ last year on August 2, and the film has foundsustained streaming successas it approached its first anniversary,charting in the Apple TV+ top 10 in more than 30 countries around the world.The Instigatorswas not well-received by critics or fans, earning a 40% from the former onRotten Tomatoesand a 56% from the latter on the audience-driven Popcornmeter.
Hong Chau(The Menu) andAlfred Molina(Spider-Man 2) can also be seen inThe Instigators.Chuck MacLeanand star Casey Affleck wrote the script for the film, withDoug Limandirecting. Liman has worked on more than his fair share of well-known movies over the years after making his directorial debut in the mid-90s. He famously directedBrad PittandAngelina JolieinMr. and Mrs. Smith, the 2005 hit action rom-com remade into a Prime Video series starringDonald GloverandMaya Erskine. Nine years later, Liman also teamed up withTom CruiseforEdge of Tomorrow, the iconic sci-fi thriller withEmily Blunt, currently streaming on Hulu.The Instigatorswas the second movie Liman directed in 2024 after kicking off the year withRoad House, the action film starringJake Gyllenhaal.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reunite Next Year
Damon andBen Affleckwill star inThe RIP, the upcoming Netflix film that was originally going to be released later this year but has since been delayed to July 12, 2025. The film follows a group of Miami-based cops who find a stash of cash that leads them to distrust those among their ranks.Joe Carnahanwrote and directedThe RIP, which will also featureSteven Yeunin a supporting role. Affleck and Damon most recently teamed up onAir, the 2023 basketball docudrama currently streaming onPrime Videoand for free on Tubi and Pluto TV.
The Instigatorsis one of the most popular movies in the world onApple TV+. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Damon’s future projects.
The Instigators
