The story begins with Jonathan Ecks (played by Antonio Banderas), a former FBI agent who has become a recluse following the death of his wife, Rayne (played by Talisa Soto). Meanwhile, Sever (played by Lucy Liu), a highly skilled assassin, is on a mission to retrieve a dangerous weapon known as the “Micro Device.”
As Sever tracks down the Micro Device, Ecks is approached by his former boss, Robert Gant (played by Gregg Henry), who reveals that Rayne is alive and working as an operative for a covert organization known as the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency). Gant offers Ecks a chance to reunite with his wife if he helps track down Sever and recover the Micro Device.
Unbeknownst to Ecks, Sever has her own agenda and is seeking revenge against Gant and the DIA for the death of her son. She believes that Gant orchestrated her son’s death and is using the Micro Device as leverage to manipulate her.
As Ecks and Sever cross paths, they engage in a deadly game of cat and mouse, each pursuing their own objectives while navigating a web of deception and betrayal. Along the way, they encounter a ruthless DIA agent named Ross (played by Ray Park), who is determined to eliminate anyone who stands in the way of retrieving the Micro Device.
As the stakes escalate, Ecks and Sever form an uneasy alliance to uncover the truth behind the Micro Device and bring down the corrupt forces that seek to control it. Together, they face off against Gant and his army of mercenaries in a final showdown.
In the climactic confrontation, Ecks and Sever confront Gant and his henchmen at a remote location, leading to a tense and action-packed battle. With the help of their combined skills and determination, they manage to defeat Gant and destroy the Micro Device, ensuring that it cannot be used for nefarious purposes.
In the aftermath, Ecks and Sever part ways, each continuing on their own path. Ecks reunites with Rayne, and they begin to rebuild their lives together, while Sever disappears into the shadows, her mission of vengeance complete.
“Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever” received negative reviews from critics and was a commercial failure upon its release. However, it has since gained a cult following among fans of action films for its intense action sequences and dynamic performances by Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu.