This paper reviews the research progress of polarizer coating for laser application, mainly related to the study on spectral performance, laser induced damage threshold, and coating stress. The work done by researchers at Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences to achieve the requirements of large size polarizer coating for Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) laser application is introduced. The research progress on coating material design, coating design, and coating preparation are also introduced. Large size polarizer coating has been developed and successfully applied to large-scale laser facilities, including SG series high-power laser and ultra-short laser devices.