Matt Damon 2026 Hits The Rip and The Odyssey Break Records Matt Damon scores a record 2026 with Netflix hit The Rip and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey grossing $1.5 billion, plus a possible Oscar nomination. Matt Damon has delivered a record-shattering 2026, starring in major films on both streaming and in theaters. Early in the year, Damon reunited with longtime creative partner Ben Affleck for the Netflix crime thriller The Rip. The Miami-set film drew over 100 million views during its initial viewing window, ranking among the platform's most-watched films of 2026. Damon then reteamed with director Christopher Nolan on the historical epic The Odyssey, which recently passed $1.5 billion at the global box office. His performance as Odysseus has put him in contention for another Oscar nomination, which could mark the first Academy Award win of his career.Netflix Success for The RipThe Rip paired Damon with Affleck, his friend and frequent collaborator, at the start of the year. The Miami-set crime thriller generated more than 100 million views in its initial viewing period on Netflix. That figure made it one of the most-watched films of 2026 on the streaming service.The film's performance underlined Damon's continued draw on streaming platforms, where he has also seen past work find new audiences. His Jason Bourne franchise recently arrived on Netflix, and the films have been climbing the streaming charts since being added at the start of this month.The Odyssey Reaches Box Office MilestoneThe Odyssey, Nolan's new blockbuster, has sailed past $1.5 billion at the global box office. Damon leads the historical epic as Odysseus, a role that has placed him in the Oscar conversation. A nomination would extend a career already marked by dozens of iconic films.Critics and awards watchers have pointed to the performance as a potential first career win for Damon, who has been nominated before but has never taken home the award. The film's commercial scale has added to a year in which Damon has appeared in both a streaming hit and a theatrical blockbuster.The Martian Still Thrives on DemandOne of Damon's most popular films remains The Martian, Ridley Scott's 2015 sci-fi feature. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Andy Weir, who also wrote the book behind the 2026 box office hit Project Hail Mary. The Martian is not currently on streaming, but it has ranked in the top 10 on Apple TV for more than 100 days.The sustained demand for The Martian highlights how Damon's older titles continue to perform alongside his new releases. Combined with The Rip and The Odyssey, that catalog has made 2026 a standout year for the actor across theaters, streaming and video on demand.Damon's year also reflects a broader pattern in which established stars anchor both streaming originals and large-scale theatrical events. The Rip gave Netflix a major early-year title, while The Odyssey delivered one of the year's biggest global box office results. The Martian's long run on Apple TV suggests audiences still seek out his past work between new releases.With awards season approaching, attention now turns to whether The Odyssey will bring Damon his first Oscar. The nomination would add another milestone to a year in which he has already broken records on streaming and in theaters.