The work aims to discuss the R&D technology and functional classification of active food packaging film to lay a foundation for material development and research in food packaging industry. Based on the antimicrobial and antioxidant active food packaging films, the preparation method and application effect of active packaging film were summarized. An in-depth analysis on the existing problems in the process of researching active films was carried out. Moreover, the research progress in antimicrobial and antioxidant active food packaging film at home and abroad was summarized and the prospects on future development trend of active packaging film was put forward. The research and development of antimicrobial and antioxidant active food packaging film were still in its infancy. Moreover, the perfect research and application system had not been established. Its antibacterial mechanism, antioxidant mechanism, safety, timeliness and other relevant theory model and detection method still needed further intensive research. With certain efficiency, stability and safety, the antibacterial and antioxidant active packaging films have great development potential and market value.